Thinking of friends we have yet to meet....

As we are counting down the days until our departure with much anticipation and excitement, we are also saddened by the news of the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck our host country just yesterday.   According to online earthquake maps, the quake struck the Negros region, which is about 49 miles from Cebu, and fatalities have been reported.  We have reached out to our counterparts in Cebu, and hope to hear news soon that all is well. We continue undaunted with our plans, respectfully acknowledging the power of Mother Nature and wishing the best to the region we look forward to calling our temporary 'home' soon.