Weekend Wonders

Some people around us are digging out from the devastation of the flood this weekend.  Most of us are working with our local churches to provide assistance to those outside of our immediate circle of influence.  Some of our colleagues have posted their pictures and thoughts about the flood.  Another of  our colleagues estimates that we've received over 30 inches of rain in the last few days.  Dallas gets an average of 35.65 inches of rain a year.

Honiara's airport was closed due to the runway being underwater, but we went ahead with the farewell party for Henk and Margreet on Friday night.



We enjoyed lots of goodies and fellowship, but my favorite part of the evening was when we gathered round and prayed for this amazing couple who continue to come and pour out their lives for people living in the Solomon Islands.



"Uncle Henk" will be sorely missed!  Their flight was canceled on Saturday, so we enjoyed playing games and eating cookies together Saturday afternoon, an unexpected treat.  But finally late Sunday afternoon they were able to get on a plane to leave the Solomon Islands.

One last goodbye at the airport before our friends flew off to catch a plane early Monday morning so they could attend a New Testament dedication in Vanuatu.  Hopefully, it won't be too long before we get to work and play together again!