In March, we took a two week trip into Dao to begin clearing land for our future house. Also, it was a great time for Sarah to finally meet and get to know our co-workers, Scott and Jennie. Here's a few pictures of our time there.
Sarah's first time on a helicopter. A great way to travel!
Derek with a little Dao boy. We don't know his name yet, sorry.
This is the tribal "chief's" wife.They don't really have a tribal leader, but he is the "big man" in the tribe.
Scott teaching the literacy class. The people are doing great!Starting to get some good readers.
Our plot of land for our house. (It's a fixer upper ;))
These men worked hard for 2 weeks to clear all the jungle for our house.It's looking much better eh?
The hard workers. Derek, his brother Sean, and Yehia.
Derek and Sean testing out some bows
Us with Scott and Jennie, waiting for the heli to come in and pick us up.We had an awesome time! Can't wait to go back and build our house in a few months.
6 comments:
Derek and Sara, you guys are in our prayers. so excited that you are getting to move into the tribe. you guys are an inspiration to Jen and I as we continue in the training. We'll be praying as things progress
i love the pics! that's awesome
Yea!!!!
Isn't progress so fun???
Praying for you both daily and always enjoying blog pictures!!
~debi~
hey guys. howdy from alberta. good pictures. now i feel like i'm cheating with a compound bow, mebbe Derek can teach me how to shoot a REAL bow when you guys are "home" again. Does Canada even feel like home to you? sometimes i'm not quite sure myself. I pulled in to the gas station the other day and told the attendant to fill me up, and he looked at me weird and asked what i meant...i'd said it in spanish. :)
hope you're doin well
WOW, great picts guys!! Just LOVE seeing you in them, Sarah...looks like you'll be right at home. We love you both and are so proud of you and miss you like crazy! Love, US 4 :D
Derek and Sarah, thank you for coming to Papua... I am Trinity from Bandung, Indonesia. My parents went to Papua for mission trip several years ago. May God continue to make both of you a great blessings... I'm sure you don't mind if I link to your page. See you!
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