This is cold and flu season, very misty/rainy and chilly much of the time. We survived winter in the U.S. and then arrived in winter in the Southern Hemisphere. But as you know, it was a late spring cold that landed Seth in the hospital in CA, and his previous hospitalization had been in early fall (Sept.), so it doesn't matter too much what the season is! Nasty bugs can hit any time of year, but God is sovereign over them all.
As I type, Will is hacking with a croupy-type cough. I had to rush him to the sink because he was coughing so much I thought he would vomit. It turned out to be just dry heaves. The others haven't been coughing nearly so much, but all have heavy runny noses. [Poor David tried to drive his 4-wheeler down the metal steps of our front porch, hit the cement at the bottom, got a grazed goose egg on his forehead, a cut lip, a partially blackened eye, and a bloody nose, so I have to be very careful when wiping his sore, scabbed upper lip!]
My sinus infection is much better, thanks to those who have prayed. I am still on antibiotics for it.
On a totally different note, Gavin is starting his third week of being back to work full-time! He has gone on a few flights each week. He loves getting out around the country and meeting people. Today he enjoyed getting to know Titus of the Guhu-Samani language group (population approx. 17,000) one of the Papua New Guinean translators currently finishing up the Old Testament and looking forward to starting a multi-language project with other Papua New Guineans. After an extended, near-deadly illness, it seems appropriate that Titus is working on the book of Job right now. Gavin and James (the Kodiak airplane pilot) were returning Titus to his village, then headed on to Port Moresby to pick up the son of Pioneer Bible translators who are preparing to celebrate the dedication of the completed New Testament for their language group. How cool is that for a day's work?! (Not as cute as my day's work, though!)
A huge prayer request is that Gavin's Papua New Guinea recurrency in the Long Ranger will take place on Saturday as planned and that he will remember his training and pass with flying colors (pun intended).
School starts a week from tomorrow. I know Isaac will enjoy it, even if he doesn't relish the homework. I will miss my many school-age helpers when the break is over! It benefits us that there isn't much to do around here, so the quints have been a sort of diversion from boredom for several young people. ;)
Love and gratitude - I'll keep you posted on these prayer requests!
Carrie
P.S. Thanks for continuing to pray for Murmps (Gavin's grandma who has terminal cancer) and for Marmi (Gavin's mom) and others who are saying goodbye to her. We love you, Murmpsy!
Photos from Karen Weaver, once again, of the Monday morning play date:
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| David |
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| Marcie |
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| Will |
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| Gracie |
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| Seth |
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| Group photo attempt - funny! |
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| The most successful group photo. Not a particularly smiley group, but oh well! :) They were VERY happy, trust me! |
We're SO sorry the kiddos have colds again. Needless to say, we are praying they will be "just" colds. Loving the individual photos!
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ReplyDeleteDo y'all know Randy and Tracy Wise? They are missionaries in Papua New Guinea and friends of mine. They have been there for years with New Tribes Missions.
Oh boy, round 2! So sorry to hear the little ones are down with yet another cold. We should be sending you cases of Lysol to spray on EVERYTHING! They do seem to "share" all the time don't they! Prayers for everyone that this will pass without much fuss this time around and that Grace and Seth don't have to go back on O2.....With all Seth's little lungs have been through should of made them strong as iron by this time.... Prayers go up daily for Gavin's family as they send his Grandma "home"......prayers continue.
ReplyDeleteLove the new photos! Praying DAILY for your family! Please hug the quints for us.. miss you guys so much.
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