Tyler and Emily in PNG

First, I must apologize for no post last week. I am sure all of my faithful blog followers were disappointed. This week I will include a special ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ video of my everyday drive along the beautiful S. Pacific Ocean. I hope you enjoy it and don’t hail rocks my way or get car sick from the bumpy ride.

Last weekend, Emily, and I along with three others from POC (Pacific Orientation Course) in Madang went to Ukarumpa in the Eastern Highlands. A nice mountain drive that is about 5 hours. If you remember I made this trip solo back in July. We were wanting another getaway from Madang and seek cooler temperatures. Before we left on Friday morning, I prayed for safety and protection on the road. God was good and we arrived 30 minutes before the expected time. However, within a 1/4 mile of entering the SIL centre I noticed a thump, thump, thump…I asked Emily do we have a flat tire. Sure enough, a flat after traveling 250 km and 4.5 hours but we were safely at our destination.

Missy and I tag teamed to change the tire while Emily supervised our pit crew style work. Missy noted it only took us 12 minutes to change the tire…not to shabby for some missionary amateurs. I still praised God for a safe and speedy drive to Ukarumpa.

The weekend was very nice as I enjoyed a holiday away from work and much needed cooler weather. It was 59 degrees the morning I left and it was 90 degrees once we got back to Madang at 1 pm.

Also this week I finally got the care package my mother sent 4 weeks ago. For some reason the package spent two weeks vacationing in Australia before making its way north to Papua New Guinea. I got the package on Wednesday and was thrilled to open it and see what goodies were inside. I got some popcorn, M&M’s, magazines, and Combo’s along with other extras. I am already starting to enjoy the goodies and fast to read the news events even if the magazines are back in August.

Praises:
Good trip to Ukarumpa
Nice care package from home
Health

Prayer Requests:
New tentative role – Tech Services
2012 Budget preparation
Spiritual Warfare maintenance
Wisdom and discerning for God’s plan next year