Prayer..

I have pictures to post but don't have much time right now. I am just asking that everyone be praying for Brandon and I during the next few weeks and months. The Lord is doing some amazing things in our lives and teaching us to trust in Him every day, every minute, every second. The Lord is good, He is faithful and He will not fail His children. We are seeking His face daily. We are all doing well, and the girls are getting so big and ready for Madison's appearance into this world. (as well as Mommy). She is quite the active one and likes to get really active at night. What a blessing to have children. They truly have been a comfort and joy to us. I thank each of you who faithfully read this blog and pray for us!

Funny monkeys

Brandon and I seriouly do have two funny monkeys... They are constantly changing. Olivia is still just scooting around on her rear end, no desire for crawling, or pulling up on anything. Aleeza....well...her vocab is developing at a drastic rate. The things that she says just will make your head spin at times. She is fully potty trained now.. well, for the moment. That was a huge deal, but I never felt like pressuring her. I knew when she was ready she would do it and she has! We could not be happier right now with these two! They are adorable.

Then back to reality.....

Brandon did return to us safely and we are so happy for that. After returning we were able to talk again but how much we have to be thankful for, but then again how much we would have to be thankful for even if we had nothing. We would still have our Lord and our family and what more do we need? We both have been to PNG once and he has been twice since then and everytime it just amazes us at how these people literally have nothing except what they carrry in a little pouch around their neck and the thatch roof they live underneath and how thankful they are. Amazing. The Lord was truly good while Brandon was gone. We were able to get lots done and the girls and I had a nice safe time. He is back to reality now. There are some new possibilities opening up for him and the buisness everywhere right now we are just seeking the Lord's face as to what He will have for our lives. In the mean time we are still busy with the buisness, making bows, (well I am) raising the girls and getting ready for girl number 3 in about 6 weeks. Wow!!! We both can't believe it. We are still doing the Dave Ramsey stuff as many of you know. I was so proud the other day when I was in Target and had my three seperate transactions because the money was coming out of three seperate envelopes and the man checking me out said you must doing the Dave Ramsey book. I gave him a big smile and said YES. Usually the cashiers just sort of roll their eyes when I am checking out one thing at a time. I just keep telling myself, who is saving the money here. :) Everything else is good and we trust that all of you are doing well also!

Soccer

Brandon could never go to PNG without a little game of soccer....

Here are some pictures of the local people. As you can see from the pictures the land there is very beautiful but extremely hard on the people. They age very quickly there.
Here is Matt Crain teaching his Sunday School lesson in the school house.

Brandon is ready to go to war.

The kids love to have their pictures made. They are so adorable.

Brandon made this treasure box for this little boy there. He has cerebral palsy. Brandon has realy heart for these people and their need of the Savior.

Here is his "best friend" Samuel. He met him last time when he was there three years ago. Samuel has really changed a lot. He is all grown up now.

Brandon playing jacks with the kids.

And of course the babies.... so cute.

Here are some of the huts/ houses the people live in. Check out their view!!!! Amazing.

The only way out.....

They were left with no choice but this way out. The reason they don't use this all the time is expense. It is very expensive to fly. It is not owned by the missionaries. But instead of driving for 8 hours it took 25 minutes... very nice.

Landslides and waterfalls....

In PNG you go from one extreme to the other. This is a bad landslide....to a beautiful waterfall. This is why they need airstrips. This is a landslide they did go over and made it in the truck but it was close one. You can see why.

Airstrips in PNG

As some of you know Brandon has been in contact with GFA the local missionary board here trying to get something going for the Berbins and Smiths in PNG. They both really need airstrips completed and quickly. The roads are much to dangerous to travel in and out. For example, Brandon and his crew traveled for almost 8 hours when it was time for them to leave and were not able to make it out. They had to be helicoptered out the next morning. The landslides are very bad there and very dangerous. Praise the Lord that just recently they found out the airstrips can be approved at 400 meters and they really don't need that much work done on them. Please uphold this before the Lord in prayer and our family also. We are praying and seeking the Lords' will for our lives for the in future. We are interested in helping the missionaries out there in any way we can. We will leave that open ended for now.

Matt and Rebekah Crain's new home in PNG.

Here is the house that they went to work on. They started with nothing there and ended with cabinets and pretty much everything else done on the inside. All I know is this couple has one amazing view out the front of their house. Probably the best view every. I am jealous. :) The Lord really gave the men some extra strength in being able to get this much work done. Praise the Lord for what they were able to get done in 2 weeks.

Market Time.

Market in Goroka. This is public transportation....lots of fun.:)

Cars in Singapore...

New cars in Singapore....

Home finally.....

Brandon returned to us late last Friday night. It has been a busy week since is return. They were able to get lots done though. They almost finished the house completely so that is nice. Things move much quicker there with no inspectors involved.:) We are thankful to the Lord that everything went well while he was gone and we have enjoyed having him back. Here are some pictures from the trip. The first pictures here are of their layover in Singapore. They were able to stay with Melanie and Ping and were showed around the city that first day. Thanks again to Melanie and Ping for this!