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ESTROGEN ROCKS "My time in the Philippines and especially with the little children's home will forever stay with me as one of the most profound experiences I will have on this side of heaven.  I was able to see God meet our needs in providing open doors that in a time of war would have made traveling impossible.  I was also able to see the impact that one couple (Jeri and Dennis), could have in doing what they believe as their calling and joy in serving Christ with skin on.  To see the lives impacted for Christ's sake by sheer love in action is both humbling and inspiring to me.  And finally, to experience a bond with the Filipino workers and children there was truly a blessing, as appreciation for one another has no language barrier.  The final afternoon when we sang and Lenny prayed, was an emotional highlight for me.  I felt the Spirit of God in that room and He had anointed everyone present, including the children who were there.  I am grateful to have been one of the special few who were privileged to go on this trip." - Deb Mahuta

My heart remains full of images from Manila and the little children's home. Mostly, I see beautiful faces looking at me curiously. I see color and texture and warmth and love and beauty everywhere! I see God's faithfulness to His people (our friends) in Manila. I see His love flowing from all of you back to us and back to you again. I am excited for what lies ahead for all of those we were so fortunate to meet. You are each special and precious to God! - Jenny Allan

....Never did I think I would enjoy sweating, smelling, sniffing, sitting, sieving, swinging, or stenciling like I did in Manila.  Never have I experienced stepping so far out of "my" comfort zone, and trusting like I did on that trip, and God continued to be so ever faithful.  ONE of my favorite memories was connecting with Jeri, when she longingly described Montana, and I saw that homesickness, and sacrifice she makes every day in a new and even greater way.  I would go again, have my heart shredded again, and be emptied and filled again, in a moment! - Debbi Krieger

The one thing that keeps coming to mind is the picture ingrained in my memory forever and that's the pray time with the entire group the last day at the little children's home. Hearing Lenny cry out to our Lord, thanking Him for us coming and thanking Him for this time together. I peeked during the prayer to have this engraved in my mind, seeing everyone in a circle before the Lord and Lenny with her face toward heaven praying on our behalf.  What a beautiful picture of true worship and praise to our Lord and Savior!  I will never forget the love we have between each other because of this moment in time.  An experience, only because of the love of Jesus, our common thread.  The Lord will use this, I know He will. All in His time…I don't need to be concerned about the "now what" anymore, because He has revealed or should I say reminded me, "All in MY time, Wendy.  This was My plan, My trip, not yours."   I had the wonderful privilege of being a part of this, God's glorious plan.  He can do far more than we can or could ever imagine.  Praise and glory to Him!!  What an awesome God we serve!!! - Wendy Jones

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