On Sunday evening we went to see Belle... she had Abbie by c-section on Friday around noon. Abbie is on the second floor on IV and being watched because her breathing is somewhat uneven and her birth weight was low-- just over 5 pounds. Belle hadn't been able to see her yet since there isn't an elevator to the second floor and she wasn't able to do the steps yet. Glenn, as well as Belle's sister and mother were there taking care of her-- you see, the hospital doesn't provide much of anything, not even meals for patients. She is hoping to go home soon, but can't leave the hospital until her bill is paid-- about $600 or more. Ashley, Belle's 5-year-old is getting rather impatient to see her mother as she isn't allowed in the hospital. Life is certainly different here with its own unique set of challenges!

The tapioca pudding turned out well... a little thick as I wasn't sure exactly how much cornstarch to replace the flour with! But it was fun to make anyway. The boys weren't so fond of it-- Kaleb says it has a strange consistency!

The cylinder is still in customs in Manila. We are praying it is soon released.

Garry found out he needs to have 2 small growths removed from his eye area. The doctor doesn't think they are malignant but it seems better to be safe than sorry!