Finishing Strong

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Less than a week to go here in Manila!

We have been really blessed the last almost 3 years to have been here in Manila. Saying goodbye is never easy, even though we seem to have a lot of practice at it! We will really miss all of the friends we have made here.

Please be praying for our last week. There is so much to finish up and many goodbyes to say. This is the last week of school for the kids and then we fly out on Sunday June 2nd. Also be praying for the flight. Luke is not a good traveler and we have many days of traveling ahead of us! We are a little nervous about the flight ;)

We are excited to share that God has provided, through a supporter, a van for us to drive while we are home!!! This is such an encouragement and confirmation for us as we set off to the unknown yet again. We may not know what lays ahead, but we are trusting the One who called us to take care of us- as He always has. Thank you for your prayers for this!

I have to keep this short as we are SO busy packing and getting ready!

Looking forward to seeing many of you while we are home. We plan to travel to our supporting churches in the next 6 months.

Blessings,
The Paden Gang


Last playtime with friends

Dinner with the Pastor and his wife to say goodbye

Last band concert- Nhaya is on the front row on the end closest to us.

Last mall trip to ride the weird big dog!

Swim meet the kids had at the end of school. $10 to anyone who can find both our kids :)

Luke is helping us pack our boxes!! 

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