The two balikbayan boxes of cloths have arrived from Pennsylvania. The large Five Star box truck arrived around 7 am. We sent the two boxes on May 28 th and they arrived August 8th, here in Mindanao. The two balikbayan boxes were in perfect order considering they have traveled half way around the world.

After the men brought the boxes in the house, we started to unpack and sort the cloths according to age range. We will distribute them shortly to as many children as possible while we are here.

We have had very heavy rain here the last few nights. This concerns me because Raymond’s family might not have adequate protection from these heavy storms. I will visit his family today to see how they are doing. Tomorrow I will teach a science lesson at Raymond’s school. I will adapt the lesson from middle school content to an elementary lesson. After, I will have a chance to talk more with Raymond’s teacher and plan a course of action for him to receive extra help so he can possibly move ahead a class. I think it is better for him to be in a grade closer to his peers.