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, June 9, 2014

We are safely Down Under

This is just a quick post to let you all know that we are safely here in Brisbane after a very good trip. There was some sleep for the kids, but not nearly as much as we hoped-- thus we got little sleep as well. Carrie and I were both having a hard time staying vertical once we got to the house where we are staying. We've all  gotten a little rest, but there is a LOT of adjustment left to do. Many more details to come-- and pictures!  Thank you all for your prayers and please continue!

Gavin. 
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10 comments:

  1. WilmaJune 9, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    So happy that you have this leg of the trip behind you. I've sent up little prayers all day. I will pray for good sleep for all of you and health also.

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  2. UnknownJune 9, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    Praise God this part is over......Praying for the next step in the journey,,and for Sleep, and rest for all...,Patience ....God just send your Grace their way;;;;;,

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  3. The Egan FamilyJune 9, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks for the update - praise God that long flight is done! Praying for good sleep for all.

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  4. ByNanasHandsJune 9, 2014 at 11:24 PM

    The toughest part is over! So glad to hear your down and that the kids did so well (prayers answered there for sure). May God continue to provide you with the rest you all need and the "adjustment phase" goes smoothly. Bless you all......enjoy having your feet on the ground!

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  5. Grandma HoneyJune 9, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    So good to know! I've been praying and thinking about you since you left. Thank you so much for the update.

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  6. UnknownJune 9, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    So glad you have this leg behind you! My prayers continue for accommodations to be more than adequate, flights to be on time and safe, and parents and children to be well and flexible. I was only out twice but I miss you dearly already. God's blessings as you continue.
    Beverly Fenley


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    1. GavinCarrieJune 10, 2014 at 10:55 PM

      Our accommodations are FABULOUS! WAY more than adequate, so thank you for praying!! :) More to come in future blogs . . . Love, Carrie

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  7. UnknownJune 10, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    So happy the longest part is over. Hope you all were able to sleep your first night there. Prayers still coming

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  8. Laraba KendigJune 10, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks for the quick update. I was praying often for you during that flight. I talked to our kids about an 18 hour CAR ride back when our eldest were almost 4, 2, and almost 1-- and honestly, it really didn't go that well :-). I was dreading the trip on your behalf and also praying the Lord would make it as good as possible. Glad it went pretty well.

    Laraba

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  9. Jamie FabelJune 10, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    So glad you all made it there safely!!! Praying for a quick and smooth adjustment! :)

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