Padens in the Philippines

  Fall Update 2021 -Finally reunited! We were so happy to have our whole family together again after such a long time. -Our travel to the States looked so different this time. There was a lot of room on the plane going to LA though. Face shields and face masks the whole flight was very challenging.  -First stop is always a Tucson classic. Eegee's! Short Trip Back As you might recall, we traveled back to the States for 2 months last May. It was a whirlwind trip and we praise God we were able to do it.  Left just in time before Julie's visa expired.  Finally got to see Nhaya after WAY too long. (we missed so much- High School Graduation, her 18th Birthday, going to college for the first time) Able to spend time with Julie's family in the States. We even got to attend a family reunion.  Visited many of our supporting churches and friends even with limited time. Sent Caleb off to his first overseas short-term missions trip with Royal Servant...

   Hi Everyone,               Here is a short review of some of the things that happened and that I learned. This summer I was able to experience many things that allowed me to learn, adapt and grow. During the month that I spent in Tangier, I experienced many things. I was able to engage in outreach, learn about the culture, and grow spiritually.  In Tangier, I was able to engage in many different forms of outreach. I did outreach to Moroccans, the marginalized, the team, and missionaries that worked in the city. Outreach to Moroccans was mainly performed through conversing with the people we met wherever we were, although it was sometimes hard because of the language barrier, it was an overall amazing experience.  We were able to pass out food to the homeless and visit an orphanage. Full of small children that ranged from babies to around 11. For the orphanage, we sent out groups of five or six and helped the people work...