You may think you have the best, but...

Before I get into the purpose for this blog, I will give a quick update. We've officially made it back to the Filipino people and are in the capital of Manila now. As we were praying after our wedding in December about our future plans, a tropical storm devastated one of the cities we've worked in past. After many prayers and some wisdom seeking, it was clear God was leading us back. Now, our goal is to figure out what that looks like. Over the next few weeks, we will be exploring the possibilities here and praying for the direction. After that, we'll head back to be with Elias and the boys in Mozambique to finish up the buildings for one last month. There will be many more updates to come as the story unfolds.

Now, I have to write a disclaimer before I make this next statement. This is William writing. While Tara would support me in my next statement, I know there's still one person that would take her top spot...

You may think you have the best, but my mom, Tina Miller, should be at the top of everyone's "Mom List". It's her 30th birthday today, again, and we're celebrating it in different countries, again. It's always tough to miss special days like today, but luckily the internet helps us out a bit. I won't write this long message about why my mom should be at the top of everyone's list, because if you know her, I'm sure she's already there. I will say one quick thing though. My mom treats everyone like a son or daughter. Literally. I have at least 8 brothers or sisters every Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Sunday, because they're typically at our lunch table, getting the same treatment as me. Seriously, half of the Alabama campus calls her Momma.

I have to say, that God must really think highly of my mom's work because everywhere I go, someone picks me out to be their special son. I can go into a city not knowing anyone, and within a day, someone will pick me out, open their home, wash my clothes, and feed me dinner. The same thing my mom does for countless people around Tuscaloosa, especially students. It's a blessing to know someone or have someone like that in your life because it becomes a lot easier to make friends.

So, in short, my mom should be at the top of you "Best Moms" list. If she isn't, go spend a weekend with her. I promise you, you won't stop smiling, unless you're allergic to dogs. That could be a problem. But, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM! You'll always be at the top of my list...