New Stove
Much of our time we have spent in Kavieng managing the guest house. We are grateful to have George and … Continue reading New Stove
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Furlough 2012
July we just finished a very full and busy eight months in the U.S.A. It seems that when ever possible we were traveling one place or another. November we arrived in Dallas from our short vacation in Australia. After just three days we were on our way to Orlando to visit at the Wycliffe USA office. It was so good to see friends that after so many years. We rented a car to visit Gertrude’s sister in Tampa. Continue reading Furlough 2012
Fathers Day
On Sunday, September 9 is when Father’s day is celebrated in Papua New Guinea. That morning one of our neighbors came by to present me with a lobster for Father’s Day. This was only the third time we received lobster. This was the biggest one we have received. Continue reading Fathers Day
Gertrude’s Kitchen
Another month has flown by. It is hard to believe in just under 3 months we will be on our way home. We are looking forward to seeing everyone very much. Please pray with us that the Lord will provide the funds that we need for our furlough. Our airfare is more than we expected… Continue reading Gertrude’s Kitchen
Kevin’s work in Lossu
One morning as Gertrude and I were having breakfast, Bishop Salot Taran from the United Church called asking if I was going to be home. He said something about 10:00 A.M. I was thinking that he was going to call me back at that time. Continue reading Kevin’s work in Lossu
Village House Renovation
We are so grateful for our house at Lossu village. The problem though, is that it is over 20 years old and it is showing it’s age. For the last year have been working with men in the village… Continue reading Village House Renovation
Gertrude’s Time with her Mother
The fact that I was home from mid October to the first of December 2010 seems all but a blur. But I do recall how good it was to just be home with immediate family and to participate in the care of my Mama, Murilyne Garrett. She suffered an aphasic stroke back in April and began the long recovery process; after rehab she desired to return to her home in Longview. To honor her wishes, my siblings and I agreed upon different times for care giving and my time came in October. Although Mama is not paralyzed physically, she struggles daily with the loss of certain abilities which allow her to manage life on her own such as control emotions, to speak properly and to decode what she hears resulting from an aphasic stroke.
Scripture Use Conference
In January this year we attended the National Scripture Use Conference in Ukarumpa. One of the results of this conference … Continue reading Scripture Use Conference
Time at Lossu
We have enjoyed a lengthy time in the village. This allowed time for Gertrude to finish up the work that … Continue reading Time at Lossu
Translating Hymns
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Sunday was an exciting time hearing hymns sung in Notsi. A week ago … Continue reading Translating Hymns
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