Parents visit

In August we got the pleasure of hosting my parents for 3 weeks in the village, and 2 in Vila, where they helped us resupply and pack for the next chunk of time in the village.  We figured they would be relaxing as a break away from work, but instead they did all kinds of work in our house:  cleaning, painting, and building a huge cage for Jesiah's bird.

The kids always have verses memorized and ready, as well as dramas or songs so we start the visit off with presentations.  :)

My dad also built a table for Elder Harre.

 Taking a picnic on the path that goes to the volcano.

The beach nearest us.

 My dad sharing his thanks to the village for their care of us, and encouraging them to trust in Christ.

 A picnic on a coral beach north of us.

 The farthest village in our language group in the NE of Ambrym.

 Checking on our teammates', the Ellis' house while they are on furlough/home assignment in the US.

 Local scaffolding.  Anyone want to be working on this?  :)

Helping haul items back from people's gardens.

Scavenger hunt in Vila.

Playing games.  All our packing for the village is in the background.

Enjoying the new sea wall in Vila.

Biggest hermit crab I've ever seen!

Jackfruit.

My mom.

My dad.

Mom and Kaiden.

Dad and Kaiden.

Gwen and dad.

With friends.

Addy and Gwen.

Mom and Gretch.

Mom and Kaiden.

At a river to swim.

Boys being silly.  Jotham and Jesiah.

 Mom, Gwen, Addy.

 Si, Kaiden, and dad.

How great that we got to spend this time with my parents!  I'm so grateful!