Typhoon Lando and Sisic

We are in the midst of our first experience with a Typhoon.  Typhoon Lando made landfall north of us at a catagory 4 storm.  Here in Tarlac it is a catagory 2; plenty strong for us. We have evacuated missionaries from some parts of the mission and have instructed them to stay indoors today. It has been very windy and very rainy since about  9 p.m. local time last night.  Our roof started leaking about 6 a.m. this morning.  We have every bucket and towel in the house trying to sop it up.  The rain is also blowing in under the sliding patio door.  We lost power for about an hour, but have it back now.  And the most amazing thing is the Filipinos are going about their business--trikes and jeepneys and cars are going up and down our road.  Maybe we are like the people we make fun of when there's a big snowstorm at home!  We expect 8-12 inches of rain in the next two days. We will be emptying buckets for a while yet.

Some members who were doing family history brought lunch to the church the other day.  They invited us to join them.  The office elders were particularly anxious for us to try a ground pork dish called "Sisic".  It was awful--we found out that it was indeed pork--pork ears and brains.  The elders thought it was funny.  Somehow we need to get even with them.

We continue to get more comfortable with our duties and are ready to take on more. President Clark is ready to give us more since we are the only senior couples left in the mission other than the self-reliance missionaries--the Naegles.  And they go home in two weeks.  So any of you our friends who are ready to serve, we sure could use you.  Let us know and we can make it happen.  Have a great week!  Mahal Kita!

It never looks as bad on video as it is in real life!

Elder Whiting mopping up the rainwater

Elders and Sisters waiting to see Elder Whiting about money to run the zones.
 His office is behind the closed door on the right.

Some of the Zone Leaders and Sister Training Leaders of the Angeles Mission.

 " magandang anak babae" ( beautiful little girl) That's pretty bad Tagolog

A schoolgirl on a trike

Elders Ilagan, Tejada, Mitchell and Hatch.  Mitchell and Hatch are responsible for Sister Whiting eating Sisik.
She will never trust them again!  Unless they bring her ice cream!

Jeepney of the Week