A new view

Ahhhh, Saturday morning! This morning, L and I decided to take his new bike out for a spin. Let me tell you, the view for the back of a motorcycle was quite different. We enjoyed not having to navigate the car and got to the Ferry in record time. We have been to the Island Garden City of Samal several ties now, but this was different.

 

I thought it would be fun to bring my camera along to document this new adventure. Even braved a selfie.

 

 

Many photos are a bit out of focus and many more were of road, guardrail or random sky.  A bit of the charm, I think. I would just point an click and this is what I got……. you will see the view was quite different and at some points quite cock eyed. It was awesome to feel the freedom of the open road and explore a place in a new way.  So nice to get away from the busyness of the city. A breath of fresh air…….lots of them!

 

 

And then back to the city. I do have to say, as much as I do not like sitting in traffic in my car, I did not enjoy sitting in construction traffic on the way home on a bike. HOT.  Crowded.  A bit nerve wracking. We only fell in one ditch and I  think my toe may keep it’s nail?  Totally different perspective.

 

 

I am learning to be thankful for different views as well as circumstances, good and bad . I need to remember to look for the bright side, the good and not to focus on the negatives, learning lots of patience. Such a great reminder…..I am learning some wonderful simple truths. This scripture KEEPS coming up, like for about 2 months now! Thessalonians 5:16-18…….

¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray continually, ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

I am so thankful for today and something new. We actually stumbled onto a local artist and picked up a couple of treasures…….an unexpected surprise.

Now that is something that is SIMPLY Wonderful!

Tebow Cure Hospital Tour

I have been collecting pictures this past month of the Tebow Cure Hospital. The building is looking wonderful. It is so much fun to give tours & welcome friends & family to see what is going on. Still many details before we can open, but progress is being made. I will give a peek of what has been going on. No exciting nature pictures today, I am sure someone will want to see all of  this technical stuff. I will give you a tour by floor…..

BASEMENT

Operating Suites, Recovery, Generator, Sterilization

   

  

 

GROUND FLOOR

Reception Area, Pharmacy, Offices, Cafeteria, Kitchen, Cashier, “keyboard”

 

 

  

 

SECOND FLOOR

Patient Ward (coming alive w awesome artwork) & Private Patient Rooms

 

(can you see the outlines of  the monkeys……this is the boys ward)

 

THIRD FLOOR

Will remain unfinished for the time being. Use for storage and as a much needed shop area.

 

FOURTH FLOOR

Physical Therapy, Radiology, Laboratory, Dr Offices

FIFTH & My Favorite FLOOR

“Spiritual  Dept Hub”,  Timmy’s Play Room, Large Room (for chapel, training & other functions), Exam Rooms

 

   

                                  A few pictures of the EXTERIOR

 

 

There you go, that is the most recent update & tour by ME (L’s tours are slightly different & I like J’s too). I will keep you all posted! I think it is something quite wonderful but am really ready to see it filled with people….esp children!

I NEVER knew!

This may seem bizarre, but yesterday I remembered that I have a blog! Ha ha ha. This has happened to me a few times, and then I almost feel awkward about my first post back after a long break. So then, I look for something interesting or inspiring to get me started again. Something to break the ice. I initially started this blog when I lived in Niger as a way to share what was going on at the CURE hospital there. For past year and a half, I have been acclimating to a new place and my posts have been a bit more about discovery here. Starting over. Home and Hospital. Soon there will be an new CURE hospital open here in  the Philippines and lots of little kids to play with. I can’t wait! But right now, I find myself here on this different continent just getting back from a vacation on yet another continent and hmmmmmm? What to share? It is summer break, things have slowed down with our school schedule and there are always  things happening at the hospital as it is nearing it’s completion. I will blog soon when that happens as I want to take a bunch of updated pictures. So back to the task at hand, what is on my mind today? Don’t laugh, but at the moment it is

EGGS!

Not just any eggs. QUAIL eggs. They almost look they should contain  chocolate, right? MMMM, malted milk eggs! Well no, they are just really little eggs. Love their varied spots and design.

These funky lil speckled little eggs really pack a nutritional punch! Here are a couple of articles about the particulars.  Healthy living! Maybe this quote will whet your appetite to click on the link? “Quail eggs are packed with vitamins and minerals. Even with their small size, their nutritional value is three to four times greater than chicken eggs. Quail eggs contain 13 percent proteins compared to 11 percent in chicken eggs. Quail eggs also contain 140 percent of vitamin B1 compared to 50 percent in chicken eggs. In addition, quail eggs provide five times as much iron and potassium. Unlike chicken eggs, quail eggs have not been know to cause allergies or diathesis. Actually they help fight allergy symptoms due to the ovomucoid protein they contain.“ The comparison to chicken eggs is amazing to me.  According to the  the Quail Farm, eggs should be considered as super-food and IF it is going to be eggs, it should be a QUAIL egg!

Well, we love eggs and consume them regularly. So, yes, Leron tried to fry one and first of all the lil bugger’s shell was harder than he thought AND of course quite a small portion.The taste was nice and just a little different. Think we will go ahead and make them a part of our weekly menu!

Hmmm, but now I am also thinking about malted milk eggs….we have tried some of those since being in the Philippines and YUCK, we get all excited, buy some… get home… out of the box and …..YUCK. I do not think the hot humid weather agrees with the little dandies. Wow, that was random. Made me smile though! So for now, it will need to be fresh quail eggs. Pretty tasty!

Star Apple

   Today, I tried yet another fruit that I never knew existed. The star apple was tasty but had a  strange consistency. It had big black seeds and was sweet. I just love trying all of these  new fruits!

Kinilaw

I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!!!

Kinilaw is so basic & fresh, I think it is at the top of my list of Filipino favorites.  I have had variations of veggies (bell peppers and or chilies), but the constants are raw tuna, red onion, ginger and vinegar!  The picture below is my favorite….with cucumbers & radish. It is Mmmm Mmmm good!

 

 

2 lbs tuna; skinned, deboned, and cubed

1  1/2 cup vinegar

3 tablespoons ginger, minced

1 large red onion, minced

2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cucumber, radish