This is the blog for Gavin and Carrie Jones and family. We live in Papua New Guinea and are working to see lives transformed by the living Word of God through Bible translation. Gavin is a helicopter pilot. Carrie, who has her degree in Public Health, works in the lab at our busy rural clinic. Our son, Isaac, was born in 2004 and our quintuplets, Will, David, Marcie, Seth, and Grace, were born in 2012.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. The you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. -Proverbs 3:3-6

Monday, March 10, 2014

We are so encouraged!

Our church (in particular some lovely ladies from our church, headed by Ginny and Donna) hosted an Encouragement Luncheon yesterday. We were beyond encouraged: We were humbled and honored and so touched and grateful as we saw the large turnout, including some people we'd never met but who have been praying for us for months/years. Many, many of those who have cared for babies, cleaned, done laundry, ironed, and brought meals and gifts these past 1.5+ years were at the luncheon. It felt odd that they were giving to us; it should be the other way around! We can never repay all the kindness and generosity we've received, but we know grace is all about receiving what we didn't and couldn't earn. We do pray we are faithful in extending the same grace and generosity we've received as we see the various needs of others now and in the years to come.

We are focusing on finishing up the sea freight shipment as it leaves a week from today. There's still a lot to do, but we've gotten a lot done (my portion with the help of others; thanks, ladies!!).

I'm going to figure out how to put the slideshow of the most recent photos of the quints juxtaposed with their birth photos (my, they've gotten better looking!) and pictures of our former and new houses on the blog ASAP, but until then here's the most recent group shot (Isaac was at his buddy's house; sorry!):

Will, David, Marcie, Seth, Gracie
Love and more gratitude than we can possibly ever express!
Carrie for us all

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  1. The Egan FamilyMarch 10, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    A great pic - each one is so precious! I'm so pleased to hear how amazingly well they're all doing, with a special soft spot for your post with lots of Seth news. He is a sweetie. They are all sweeties. I love the joy and wonder on each little face! Thanks for your posts...I can't imagine how many things you must have going on right now! Praying for each of you as you prepare and pack. - Kristin

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  2. CarylMarch 10, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    That is truly a precious shot! Of course Seth has his famous smile in full form. I wish you were bringing them all up to JAARS before you go. It would be so fun to meet them live!

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