We made it!!!
Thanks be to God and all of you faithful prayer warriors, we have arrived at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital. We left our house around 7:30am on Tuesday morning (EST), taking a total of five flights from Richmond to DC, then to LA, then to Australia, then to Port Moresby (PNG capitol), then up to Mount Hagen in the Western Highlands, arriving here at Kudjip around 6pm Thursday evening (PNG time), all in all about 44.5 hours in transit. Miracles upon miracles, all the flights were on time and all our luggage made it through!
While the kids caught a few solids naps during the trip, Rachel and I generally stayed awake to help reset our internal clocks, so you can imagine the gloriously sound sleep we enjoyed last night. We're still walking around in an overtired daze, but I'm certain some of the lightheaded feeling is joyful euphoria being back in PNG - familiar friendly faces, musky cookfire smells, lush flora, verdant misty vistas, and above all, the warm embrace of old friends.
Our dear friends the Crouch family (Dr Mark, Esther, and kids Anna, Levi, Lucy, and Gabe) hosted us for a delicious homecoming dinner last night, and as we immediately immersed ourselves into kids wrestling and deep conversation, Rachel commented that it literally felt as if we'd never left! It's so true, and as we enjoyed a walk around Station today, meeting and greeting with so many old and new friends, I found myself grinning ear to ear and heart brimming over. It honestly feels like we're home.
Thank you Jesus for delivering us to this Call, these beautiful people, and for the confirmation we have in our spirits. We are here at just the right time, for just the right divine appointments - to radiate this contagious joy, to share the message of Christ's love, to heal broken bodies and to see Jesus restore broken hearts. Praise Him!
Ya'll please keep praying as we get settled, especially for Rachel as she's got to nest a bit - unpacking, organizing the house, and the purchase/cleaning/sorting of a couple months worth of groceries. We love knowing you're here with us in prayer!
And now for what you've all been waiting for - THE PHOTO DUMP:
Yu mas bilip strong long Bikpela.
Yu no ken ting save bilong yu yet inap helpim yu.
Long olgeta samting yu mekim,
Yu mas tingting strong long Bikpela na yu mekim,
na em bai i soim yu stretpela rot long bihainim.
Gutpela Sindaun 3: 5-6
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Praising God for His provision and protection on your journey! We will continue to cover you as the work begins and as Rachel and the kids settle in. God is so good! 🙏🏼
ReplyDeleteI am totally inspired by His Holy Spirit - so alive in you four missionaries of Christ - as you step into a new Divine chapter. May the Lord surround you all with His angels and bless you coming and going. Blessed are the feet of those ...
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful that you arrived safely. Our prayers are with you for a joyous and fruitful 2 months. You are missed!
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So glad yall made it safely. Enjoy your calling, God bless you all.
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We are so happy that you guys made it safely! God is good!!!! Continuing to keep your family in our prayers while caring for others. Be blessed.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!!! Our hearts & prayers are with you!!!
ReplyDeleteSOO EXCITED for you guys!
ReplyDeleteGlad all of you (and your luggage) made it to PNG safely! Enjoy your time there. It looks absolutely stunning. Here’s hoping you make many happy memories during your trip. Stay healthy, stay happy and god bless.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Then said JESUS to them again, peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. John 20:21. Be blessed Henderson's. You are a blessing to others. We are continually praying for you at our church. Diane Ross
ReplyDeleteLove the pics and so glad you all made it safely. Be blessed and change some lives.
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad you all made it safe and I think what you’re doing is absolutely amazing and I’m honored I’ve been able to meet such wonderful people as you all!
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