Dad Survey sounds like good progress - will you be able to finish it, or just get it started? Will you bring a typical local luxury fan home as a souvenir? Glad you got to the beach, but for the first lot of photos I thought you never got into the water! Elaine took keyboard, bike and stuff to Edinburgh today. Looking forward to seeing you next week. Back to see how Andy Murray is getting on vs. Nadal - he was two sets up last night in US Open semis when bad weather stopped play! Dad.

Annaaa hellooo i abs. love the photos! =) snazzy bikini too =) ....we have had awful weather here...... orchestra was great today but a little tiring =P xxxxxxxxxx can't wait to see you

Mum I agree the blogs are great and others have commented to me about their quality too. You manage to give a vivid picture of what you are doing and what is happening. I hope the survey is worthwhile - it may be chaotic but still a lot better than not doing it! Where's your suncream then? (that's a Mum talking!). Also I hope you are not tempted to buy too many new tops just because they are cheap!! It was so good to talk to you....not long now xxx

jo your blogs just get better and better! they are so challenging and inspiring. it must be great to have something concrete to do, it sounds really interesting and worthwhile, u must be making a huge difference. i cant think of anything much worse than a videoke though... hehe! although the image of u singing cheesy covers in the philipenes is an interesting one! love u lots cant wait to talk properly!

Elaine I'm very impressed by your detailed blog and the photos, and full of admiration for the work you are doing. It sounds as though you're working non-stop but perhaps it's good practice for the start of another uni year...?! See you soon; lots of love.

Hannah from small group! hey ruth, just been reading ur blog, sounds absolutely amazing, such a worthy cause!! All the best for these last couple of weeks, love and prayers xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "Therefore my dear brothers (sister!), stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15v58 "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12v9-13 Some encouraging words, sounds like ur doing all of this!!

Laura Vivash Go Ruth you amazing girl! What you are doing is really great and I'm glad you are getting on so well..Thinking of you and praying for you lots, can't wait to hear all about it when you're back! Saw your mum at Greenbelt, missed Anna and dad tho unfortunately :( Laura xxx

Annaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa btw i bought loadsa beads n stuff at greenbelt =D

Annaaa your blog entry was amazing and i love the photos! maybe you should label the one of your bruised knee...is a bit random! xxx

jo hi your entry was really moving, i cant actually believe its happening, it must be so amazing for the girls to have u there, i'm sure by just taking an interest you are showing them more dignaty than they have seen in a while. its so humbling to hear about what ure doing! keep being mint, love u, jo x

jo just so you dont think i'm being callus i'm horrified by the story in your blog i just want to sound encouraging...yeah... i know what i mean! that must have been a really awful thing to see, i'm really amazed with how brave you're being. but i'm glad you look happy too!

Jo hi! awesome blog! i love the pictures! it looks so amazing! i love it! i miss you though but its great to see you looking so happy! rock on ruthy!

Annaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa hehe no photos atm and it doesn't look like much i'm afraid... I FINALLY chose an oboe! it took me 3 hours though lol :P it's a second hand S5 (lovely oboe) and we're gettig it in 2 weeks on approval...it has to be serviced first. Mum and I had a nice but tiring day and found a lovely meditteranean cafe =) I also have some new music mucho love <3 xxx

Mum What does 'po' mean (end of your last blog)? I am emailing you so hope you have time to read it/them sometime... glad all is going well so far... love Mum xxx

ruthy the author!! anna my spanner i want to see a photo of your hair!! its 7 hours-ish ahead so its 14.17 here... and 7ish in the UK! morning sleepy! good luck with the oboe.. tell me all. xxx