Quick update here… we have flights home now and it looks like we'll be leaving Indonesia the 29th and arriving to Springfield the 30th. We have 4 layovers (one of which is overnight) so please pray for us as we get on and off airplanes and especially on the long flight over the pacific. I'm not sure the actual length of that flight but it's sure to be in the teens of hours.
We also have news on a place to stay while we are home. It has worked out that we will be staying with my mom. We are very happy about this as we will be able to help her get things done at the house that she cannot do alone. Also, it will be much more affordable for us to stay there and obviously being close to her means a lot to us right now. Thanks for your prayers for us in all this. God did provide as we knew he would. Dad continues to adjust to life in a different location than what he's known for so long. it looks like the doctors are beginning to think we may be entering into Alzheimers and that is even more difficult to hear. My Mom's mom and Dad's dad both had it before they died and Mom's brother was diagnosed with it several years ago at the age of 60. We could really use your prayers for continued peace that God alone can give.
Joel began classes last Monday and will finish them next Thursday. I have been packing and am thankful to say it is all but done. These are busy days for us so please pray for us in the following ways.
· Jack is noticing that things are changing. As I will be spending more time with him now that I am not in school, please pray that I can provide the stability he needs while we transition.
· We have chosen a shipping company and will load our things in their truck to be sent to Papua next Friday. Please pray there are no snafoos and that everything arrives there safely.
· Joel is cramming 4 weeks of class into 3. Please pray that he can focus on his studies and get in the language time he needs outside of class.
· I have finally gained a bit more weight with the baby so that is an encouraging thing, but I seem to have leveled off once again and am still experiencing stomach troubles. Please pray that my body would be able to do what it needs to so that the baby will continue getting the nutrients it needs.
· Mom is home making tons of decisions about finances regarding dad. Please pray for her to have wisdom in it all.
We are so thankful you all are standing with us and that God has provided such great friends and family. Thank you for your prayers!
3 comments:
We do pray for you continually. There are so many details that could get you stressed. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Much love and prayer,
Mom
I am praying for you, too and also your Mom. I sit behind her at church almost every Sunday and try to give her a hug each week. This is all so hard for all of you. Just remember, you are not in control, but God is. And, He does not make mistakes.
Hillengrandma
Hi Hillengrandma! Thank you for your note! We are so encouraged to have mom back there because of folks like you. I would love one of those hugs too when we get home!
Bethany
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