This is the blog for Gavin and Carrie Jones and family. We live in Papua New Guinea and are working to see lives transformed by the living Word of God through Bible translation. Gavin is a helicopter pilot. Carrie, who has her degree in Public Health, works in the lab at our busy rural clinic. Our son, Isaac, was born in 2004 and our quintuplets, Will, David, Marcie, Seth, and Grace, were born in 2012.

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. The you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all you heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. -Proverbs 3:3-6

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Marcie and grandparents

We just went to visit Marcie and she's still doing well.  They're getting ready to transport her back to rejoin her siblings at St. Paul.  They did a sonogram on her today and it showed that her PDA is gone, praise God!  They can come and go several times, but we are thankful that it is not an issue now and she can go back onto her feeding schedule.  She has lost a little bit of weight while at Childrens', so we're eager for her to gain that back and more.

My (Gavin's) mom finally threw in the towel and bought tickets to come out on Monday.  We decided earlier that it would be most helpful for them to come when the babies come home.  At the same time, I doubted that Mom would be able to last that long without seeing her grandchildren.  She lasted longer than I thought she would-- then Dad gave in, too.  It will be great to have them here, though just for a short time.

The nurses in the NICU made a special shirt for us a few days ago, which I am modeling below.  I think I'll have to frame it.


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  1. AnonymousAugust 19, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    So special of the nurses. Love the shirts. I was away from the computer for 2 days and quickly began to catch up this morning before church. Glad that Marcie will be re-joining her siblings and your parents coming to check the babies out for herself.
    Judith

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  2. Phyllis and RichardAugust 19, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    How special--You will cherish that shirt forever. I recd an email from your mom---and yes, not surprised that they cannot hold out any longer!! Thanks for the wonderful blogs, and updates--they are wonderful. I put you all on the prayer chain at church today---so know you are being held up with prayer in Crescent City now also!!!! Love you all, Phyllis and Richard

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  3. Mrs. B.August 19, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Wonderful that your parents are visiting! That shirt is so precious! :-)

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  4. Jennifer WallerAugust 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    SO happy your parents are coming to see their grandbabies! I wondered how long it would be before they caught a plane. Have a wonderful visit with them! Happy to hear that little Marcie Jane is doing better. Continuing to pray for all.

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  5. YEHWEHAugust 19, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    So happy for your parents are coming; a joyous time for all the family. Happy to hear Marcie is doing well. We serve an AWESOME God!

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  6. AmyAugust 19, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I love the shirt! I am so glad the babies are doing well!

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  7. Just MeAugust 19, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    So happy to hear Marcie Jane is doing well and re-joining her siblings. that shirt is precious, all those little feet. Your family has really touched me and my family and we all look forward to your updates. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with all of us these tiny little miracles. Your family is a true example of the glorious works of God. We have and will continue to pray for you all, Dad, Mom, Isaac, Will, David, Marcie, Seth, and Grace. God Bless

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  8. AnonymousAugust 19, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    My heart just sang with joy that Marcia is on her way! She so thoughtfully loved and prayed for me leading our bible study this spring that I have just had to love and pray for you and your beautiful family as well. I can't wait for her to arrive to shower you and everyone else with love.

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  9. KatrinaAugust 20, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    I love reading these. Someday, I'm sure you and Carrie will be less delighted at the number of things that will be covered with their tiny muddy footprints, but for now, it's pretty cute, isn't it? ;) Love you ALL! (Could we get some suggestions for surprises for Isaac? I was thinking Lego Hero? Which does he have? Maybe you could just add some things to the registry for him in all your spare time? ;))

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  10. UnknownAugust 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Awesome shirt! So glad Marmi and Papa will be there soon. Makes me want to go so badly!

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  11. Mary Alice PattersonAugust 20, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    What sweet nurses, and what a neat shirt to proudly wear! So happy that Marcia and Larry are coming.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Although I don't know you....that is just awesome. I saw your link and have been watching everyday.

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  13. LoisAugust 21, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Be sure to ask the nurses for some of that ink on another piece of fabric so you can test how permanent it is (wash it). You may need to frame the shirt and never wash it or you might lose the footprints.

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