Mike & Jude Kelly

We arrived back in Iloilo City, Philippines on July 15th, exactly one year from our initial arrival to find that a dear friend had gone home to be with the Lord just two days before. Our emotions were mixed in knowing the Edwin was with Jesus, but sorrow at not seeing our friend. Edwin left behind a wife and 5 children. We are continuing to support them in the adjustment of not having their husband and father there. We attended the wake, funeral and burial. This event introduced us to cultural differences, but offered us an opportunity to share the same wonderful, comforting presence of our Lord as we were able to give and get hugs and share our tears and prayers together.