Emergency Trip to Goroka...

God plans come unexpectedly and shocking sometimes yet He always cares and provides for us. On Friday, Oct 2, I had a concern about my pregnancy. When the email came from the doctor letting us know that we needed to fly to Goroka for a checkup, our NTM pilot "just happened" to be in Wewak getting ready to head back to Goroka. Our NTM plane only comes to Wewak every 1-2 months so it was definitely God’s timing that the pilot was there to take Beth to the clinic. I was able to see the doctor right away for an ultrasound. And we found out the sad news about our baby… he or she only lived 4-5 weeks, yet I was 10 weeks along before we found out about the miscarriage. When Jacob told Jonathan the sad news, he responded, “Well, mom will come back and we’ll get another baby”. We are very sad but know that God is still good and has a bigger plan then we can imagine in our own little minds.

Jacob and Jonathan flew up to be with me the following day. We are so thankful for the love and care of our friends in Goroka who provided a house for us to stay in, delicious meals and snacks, and lots of prayer and encouragement. So thankful that I am healthy and there were no complications with the miscarriage. And we are looking to the future and maybe even another pregnancy and addition to our family. Please pray with us, that we would finish well here, have wisdom and strength to pack up to head home for about a year. We leave in 2 weeks! There is still a lot of transition to take place as Jacob's replacement will be coming this week. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement!

We did get a lot of rest in while we were in Goroka and got to see many friends, very encouraging! This is Jonathan's first experience in a recliner. :)

As soon as Jonathan and Jacob arrived we ate dinner with some friends...and Jonathan could barely sit to eat because he knew there were a lot of toys to play with! And then he was quiet for a long time!

  And Jonathan couldn't wait to get a chance to play on playground! But it was a little colder in Goroka then it is here in Wewak, hence the long pants and long sleeve shirt. :)

 There "just happened" to be a dental hygienist in Goroka when we were there for a few weeks. So we all were able to get our teeth cleaned. And Jonathan enjoyed his first teeth cleaning. He was excited to sit in the big fancy chair. :) And he did a great job!

 Eventually Jonathan got used to the cooler weather and wore shorts and took off his shoes and played in the sand box! :) But Jacob couldn't bring himself to brave the 'cold' of 70 degree weather. :)  It was so excited to play in the sandbox with dad!