7 Kids, 12 Days, 1 Typhoon

So, we've been watching 7 children while their parents are traveling to the US to get training in some new roles.

The joke that we hear every day is that WE are the ones really getting the training. But the kids are great and Uncle Dan and Aunt Ellen enjoy getting to know all of them more.

Yesterday, we were hit by a typhoon, so I had to go into "hurricane survival mode" to make sure we were all safe. There hasn't been a typhoon this strong in Manila in the last 11 years, so we weren't too sure what to expect.

The kids thought I was a little crazy for making them drag everything into the house and for loading up on ice and water, but it was all I knew to do before it made landfall.

The storm was strong, but no major damage was done to their house. We avoided going crazy by doing homework, coloring by candlelight, and building indoor forts to play in.

The house is still without power right now (I'm typing this at Faith Academy, which is running on a generator), and we don't know when it will come back.

Hopefully we'll get some typhoon party pictures up soon!

-Uncle Dan