Tyler and Emily in PNG

The excitement builds as I found a little yellow slip in the PO Box. Last Friday, I had this same excitement in anticipation of a care package I was expecting. However, it turned out to be for another team member. I checked the mail in the morning, and nothing there. I went back little after 3 PM to check, and I found a little yellow slip, could this be for me? Sure enough, as I signed the release paper my name was on the paper. It was for Tyler Jon Hewitt. I told the clerk, ‘dispela bilong mi.’

I came to the office which is across the street, eager to open the package from my sister. I grabbed my camera to capture the precious moments. I noticed the package was heavy and I read the label, it was 10 lbs. Wow, must be a lot of good things in this box. Probably the wisest move in preparing the box for international delivery was duct tape. I assume my brother-in-law sealed all corners with man’s best friend. Or as in PNG it is called, silver sticky tape.

As I opened the package I see it was stuffed with the recent local newspaper, a hand written letter from my sister, and many good candies. Gummy worms, sweethearts, popcorn, slim-jims, summer sausage, plus more. I am surprised some of it made it through customs. (Note: Duct Tape is an awesome deterrent)

I also got what I ordered: laptop cooling fans, USB thumb drives, and 3 way prong connectors. And yet the package continues…see picture for table display of goodies.

I am anxious to go home and watch the DVDs and other goodies that were included.