Look at that frog cake! What a great cake, and delicious too. Thank you, Aunt Alice!
Here's the crowd who helped us celebrate!
We've been remembering her last birthday, which was celebrated in Hawaii on our way back here from Papua New Guinea! Kind of a fun place for a 2nd birthday!
At that time, we were facing so many unknowns--uncertainty about Ian's health, if and when we would be able to return to Papua New Guinea, how we, especially our kids, would adjust to this sudden and big change in their lives. And now here we are a year later. We've been richly blessed during our time here. We've even become a family of 5! And the Lord has blessed Ian's health enough that we are making plans to return to Papua New Guinea shortly. Big changes are upon us again, and the only thing that seemingly remains the same is the many unknowns we are facing once again. We don't know if Ian's health will continue to improve or if it will decline again in the tropical climate, and it will be quite a transition for our family, especially our kids, to adjust back to life in Papua New Guinea. It is easy to worry and to feel anxious, but we have to remember that in the midst of unknowns, there is One whom we do know, Who never changes, our Lord and Saviour. He is faithful, He is good and He loves us so much. And while we don't know His plans for us, we do know we're in His hands.
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We'll keep you in our prayers! It was so nice to see you again before you leave!
Wow 3 years old. She is growing up to be one pretty little miss!! Glad you could enjoy this with all your family and friends.
As far as moving we will pray that all goes smoothly in your transition to life in PNG!
Happy Birthday Karlyn!
And HI to your parents!
PS: Hope that cake was tasty -it sure looked like it!
oops...last one from Jody & Marc!
Many Congratulations to you both Ian and Nadia and of course the children as well.
Sorry i havent popped by in a while to acknowledge the gorgeous new addition.
May God bless you as parents to bring him up in the Fear of the Lord. Everyone looking so well.
May God's grace continue to shine on you all with the blessings of a great move back to Lae.
Thanks be to God who continues to provide health to be able to do this as well. God has answered prayers and may His peace now go with you all as you say your goodbyes:) God bless you! xx Hilbert, Jen and family:)
Happy Birthday Karlyn still.....sorry and we are sure she had a fab day with all the rellies and friends:)
Hi Ian & Nadia,
Looks like you had a lovely birthday celebration for Karlyn. We can imagine that the next few days are going to bring a lot of changes again for you. However we are now living in Cairns and really looking forward to having you here for a week. All the other church people are also very excited to have Ian preaching for us next week Sunday. We would love to catch up with you - make sure you give us a call if you have time. Our mobile number is 0439 911 712. Love Claire, Matt and girls
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