I wont Mark, I promise

hey phil i am now and always shall be your friend just don't try to convert me! luv m xxx

Hi Phil I presume you've left Mwanza now, have you arrived at Arusha yet? Although you said you don't feel alone anymore, which is great, I'm sure you've had mixed feeling leaving the orphanage and will feel a bit strange at times. I presume that if your staying at a hotel in Arusha you'll be able to keep in touch, which is more than you will be able to do next week when you're climbing Kili. I hope you're getting fitter by the day for the great adventure. God bless for now, more messages next week. Dad

Dear Phil, Hope you dont think i have deserted you.. i wouldnt ever do that no matter what you believe in.. and i am still undecided on that matter anyway.. torn between the head and the heart always. Anway things have changed for me slightly.. i have given up smoking!! Its has been killing me since the new year but today i woke up calm and resolved somehow.. your dad and little tom where in last night but they didnt mention your epiphany!! They were having a good time.. new tom was there too and brian.. lol things are just as you left them here.. i dont think the book is complete yet.. he asks about you all the time though, i had to admit that i hadnt looked since new years eve.. i have not really done anything since then, giving up smoking was hard... and i just had to clean, sleep and read (just finished war and peace!) Anyway we are all looking forward to your return to UK.. you have to come in and have a drink and catch up properly.. glad you are happy.. you certainly sound more.. hmm.. content.. and you have made your parents so happy.. what more could you wish for!! Take Care with the final part of your journey and we shall see you back here soon xx Lots of Love, Sarah xx

Hi Phil I feel sad too that the time with the children has come to an end-- enjoy the party! Will you still be able to keep in touch during your week off? I am so glad that already you seem more confident regarding your faith--hold on to the promises that God gives us in his word--the Bible. I shall continue to pray and all my friends will also. Sending you lots of love and hugs your everloving mum.xx

Hey Phil Enjoy your last day! Looking forward to hearing about Kili!!! (Not just the beer!) Lots of love Emma xxx ps See, we haven't deserted you!

Just a brief comment and about Rose and Nelson. Despite trying to find out the information you ask, it is proving difficult to get a straight answer right now. I thought they were going back to secondary school, in Bukoba, starting next week, but they are not. Grace/Fred says they failed their last exams, which means they might have to go a different school for now to re-sit, or they might start secondary school but 'repeat' a year... i just don't know and there is not enough time now for me to sort, so i have handed this over to Lorna, who has money from Sabina, others and now myself to help them with uniforms and books. Hopefully, one day soon they will have a bank account set up so that money can be transferred directly from eveyone in UK (and elsewhere) that wants to help.

Phil In response to the calendars and general chat, there is a move afoot, which we feel can only accelerate, to support Rose & Nelson. Sabina and her friends calendar has been a great inspiration, and there is no point in raising a little bit of money and not seeing the job through, so we need some facts. 1) when is their further education starting? 2) how long is it going to last? 3) how much is it going to cost? 4) how can we get money to them DIRECTLY? As Sabina started this, do you think she will be happy to be the 'channel' to send the funds? The main thing before you leave Hissanni is to get something in place to get the money to Rose and Nelson. Your comments please - and that means EVERYONE

Possibly changed??? There is no possibly about it dude. You might not 'feel' any different, those around you might not 'see' anything different, but believe me my friend, you ARE changed [deatails, upon request, available on your return]. I am SO excited and pleased for you [and you know what I'M like when excited], but for now I simply rejoice in the knowledge that heaven will be that little bit better for me because you will be joining us. PRAISE THE LORD!!! Big Tom

Hi Phil Hope the information on the e-mail will sort your earthly problems out, but its good to hear you've got some heavenly interest now. Great to hear your news and decision, this is just the beginning, you know you'll get all the support from me (and me!). I've had many indications of Gods presence in the last few weeks since you've been away which are TOO PERSONAL for the public domain at the moment. Sufficient to say, after the initial emotions the devil WILL try to stop the seed growing, so watch your back! Can't wait to see you on the 25th, but enjoy the last days with the children, then a well deserved holiday. Family reunion on 2nd Feb is going to be even better now, Nan will be very pleased on her 100th. Bye for now. Dad

Thank you Jen for your email . It has been good to know that Phil has your support and thank you for the lovely things you have said about him .Of course we are proud of him and very excited what God is going to use him for in the future! I hope that you are feeling a lot better and not to disappionted about having to return home , I am sure there will be other opportunities for you in the future. May God lead you down the right path for you. Take care and may God richly bless you too. Jenny [ its a great name!]x

After just reading the news of Phil's New Years I thought it appropriate to write a quick note- more to his friends and family then to him. I was with Phil in Mwanza, and unfortunately had to return home (to the U.S.) early because of illness. Phil and i began corresponding prior to our trip to AFrica, and I knew the moment of our first correspondence that he was an amazing person. When I met Phil (in the London airport, we shared a Cider!!) I saw something in him that is rare- hope. For the few short weeks we spent together in Africa Phil illustrated to me what it means to be yourself, what it means to have a strong heart, and most importantly what it means to have hope for something better in life. Now, obviously, Phil has found that something better- he has found life with the Lord. I am so excited for him, and know that he has chosen a life that will serve him well. It sounds odd, because I have only known Phil for such a short time, but everyone in England that is associated with him should be happy and proud- christian, atheist, muslim, etc... I believe he has an amazing support group at home and I know that you are all excited for him. Phil's Mum and Dad- you should be proud of your Son, he truly is an amazing person. He has a way of helping people without even knowing it- and now imagine what he can do with God behind him!! I hope and pray that Phil and I stay a part of each others lifes- and everyone in England- you are truly blessed to have him in yours!