Taking a trip into the Jungle...

It is very hard to understand and appreciate what is involved in taking a trip into the interior of the island. Well over the last few days Tom & I have developed a new appreciation for the work that the Edelens, and other missionary families do, to prepare for a trip interior. The other day we had to go to the local police station to pick up our 'Surat Keterangan' or travel documents, in English. The first two pictures are Matt & I in the waiting room, and Tom & I in front of the police station. I have a truly awesome story about the good Lords amazing provenance on this day. I will share it when I get back. I have to leave something for you guys when I get back.
Today we were busy running around picking up last minute supplies for the trip, and packing everything to take down to the hangar for weigh-in, this afternoon. Let me tell you. That was an exercise in math, logic, and tough decision making, that stretched all of us to our limits. The next two pictures are Tom & Matt on the scales at the hangar.
The next picture is Tom & Matt doing some last minute adjustments to the breaker box before it is packed up to send interior. After we had spent the day running round making last minute preparations, we were invited next door for dinner with the
Johnson Family, Papuan style. Basicaly we all sat on a rug on the floor. The last picture is of us sitting down. (bottom left, clockwise - Matt, Caroline, Teresa Johnson, Tom, Ylianus, Trevor Johnson.)
The Johnsons will be going interior in a few weeks, back to visit their trib they are ministering to.
This will be the last update before I go interior. Please pray that we are able to get the VSAT set up so I can continue updating everyone.
If thats not in Gods plan then I will update you in a month. Laura will be able to update the blog to some degree if I am not able to.

PLEASE take a minute to thank God for what you have! Not just financially but also spiritually. We are truly blessed in the US to be able to read & understand Gods word in our own language. It is something that is so frequently taken for granted (myself included). It is not till you visit a country like this with so much language diversity that you can truly understand the implications of not having the written word of God in your own language.
GOD BLESS...
John...