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

Friday, August 23, 2013

Late night update on Seth.

It looks like Seth  has bacterial pneumonia.  He is being started on a strong antibiotic and they are admitting him until he is no longer needing oxygen.

This is terrible timing for us (not that any time would be good), because I am leaving on Sunday for a 2 1/2 week trip to Papua New Guinea to move out of our current house into a new, bigger one.  It's a long story, but the bottom line is we need to vacate the house for the next use, but the newer house will likely get some renters (unlike our current one), thus saving us money in the long run until we get back.  The tickets are non-refundable.

With Seth in the hospital for what may be an extended stay, we need some extra help around the house while I am gone.  If any of you are nearby and able to help, please let us know!

With thanks and prayers,

Gavin

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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Wonder why someone already there in PNG can't move your things from one house to another. It is possible that the airline will refund the tickets or allow them to be used at a later date, if they know the reason for your not going now.

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    1. GavinCarrieAugust 25, 2013 at 9:17 AM

      Gavin has some jobs to do there only he can do, but of course if needed he would stay home! Family is always first. - Carrie

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  2. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    My family and I have been Praying through the night and lifting up (The Little Fighter) and your family in our Prayers...Praying that God will Heal Seth quickly, Give Carrie His Love, Peace, and strength, to get through this trial....I Pray for you Gavin,that all goes well and quickly on this trip,,and that God will give you his Peace and Strength.. And Dear God Please let the other Babies stay healthy and peaceful, during this time of Mom ,Dad and Seth are away and their routine is different. and for enough volunteers that's needed..And a big prayer for the Grandparents!!!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    I am praying with you for Seth's healing and for all that is happening in the home.
    May God's peace reign in all your hearts. See you Monday morning.
    Judy

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  4. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I pray to God all merciful, for his great love and power give health and welfare Seth. Big hug from Argentina

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  5. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Forfeit your airfare and stay home with your family....where you belong.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
    I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”
    Surely he will save you
    from the fowler’s snare
    and from the deadly pestilence.
    He will cover you with his feathers,
    and under his wings you will find refuge;
    his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
    You will not fear the terror of night,
    nor the arrow that flies by day,
    nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
    nor the plague that destroys at midday.
    A thousand may fall at your side,
    ten thousand at your right hand,
    but it will not come near you.
    You will only observe with your eyes
    and see the punishment of the wicked.
    If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
    and you make the Most High your dwelling,
    no harm will overtake you,
    no disaster will come near your tent.
    For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways;
    they will lift you up in their hands,
    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
    You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
    you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
    “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
    He will call on me, and I will answer him;
    I will be with him in trouble,
    I will deliver him and honor him.
    With long life I will satisfy him
    and show him my salvation.”

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  7. AnonymousAugust 24, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Bless you guys! praying hard for Seth, and you'all. May the move go smoothly. Betsy

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  8. ByNanasHandsAugust 24, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Praying for Seth, as always.....

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