Overlapping Deaconess Rein’s time in country but missing actually visiting with her was Regional Director for Southeast Asia, Rev. Charles Ferry. He visited with us on his way further westward to assess the situation in Sri Lanka, which has been troublesome to say the least. Our workers there, Rev. Steven Mahlberg & family, are safe… Continue reading More Guests
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Out of Town/Country/Hemisphere Guests
It’s been a busy week. Sickness for most of the family capped it off, but there were some great moments in between! We were blessed to have Deaconess Sandra Rhein in-country to meet with Rev. Wood and the hymnal committee working on the first Indonesian Lutheran Hymnal. Undoubtedly a productive meeting (though because I’m nowhere… Continue reading Out of Town/Country/Hemisphere Guests
Goodbye Jimmy
That’s Jimmy, our first pet in Medan. Kind of anticlimactic in many ways. We didn’t pick him out, he picked us. We rarely saw him, except when we’d inadvertently open a cabinet door he was hiding behind. We joked about the parties he would throw when we were away from the apartment, but he was… Continue reading Goodbye Jimmy
He Is Risen – Everywhere!
He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! This truth stands in human history. In geography and history and time and place, witnessed and attested to. And it is true whether we are gathering in the United States or Europe or Indonesia. The same Lord is one Lord raised from the dead as proof his… Continue reading He Is Risen – Everywhere!
Drinking from a Firehose
It’s hard to believe we arrived in Medan two weeks ago. Although we feel so inadequate in terms of language, we’ve learned so much in such a short time. Like this post’s title, we’re at times overwhelmed by the process of learning a language and a culture as well as how to function in life… Continue reading Drinking from a Firehose
Earthquakes & News
Apparently two rather strong earthquakes hit Sumatra yesterday. Some damaged buildings as well as injuries and some deaths. Devastating locally, but here in Medan we didn’t even feel it or notice it. The earthquake was centered in West Sumatra which is roughly 400 miles away from us. No damage or injuries here in Medan. We’re… Continue reading Earthquakes & News
Good Mooooorrrrnnniiinnnggggg Medan!
Hello and good morning from Medan, Sumatera, Indonesia! We arrived safely on our flight from Jakarta yesterday evening. We may not look terribly excited in the photo but we are – just weary as well! The sig behind us, as we exit the airport terminal in Medan, means Welcome (at least we think it does!)… Continue reading Good Mooooorrrrnnniiinnnggggg Medan!
Quarantine Day 4
Because they counted the day of our arrival in Indonesia – Wednesday February 9 – as our first day of quarantine even though we spent most of that day in the air – today is our last day of quarantine. The quarantine hotel informed us yesterday that sometime after 8am today we would be tested… Continue reading Quarantine Day 4
Quarantine Day 2
How painful yesterday was, staying awake after very little sleep the last 48 hours! We were all so exhausted we were all happily in bed before 10:00 pm – probably a first in our family! And while today is painful still, how glorious it was to get a solid eight hours of sleep! While we… Continue reading Quarantine Day 2
From California Dreamin’ to Jakarta Dreamin’
We’re here. After almost a year of clearing various obstacles and hoops and requirements, after visiting with many of you last summer and Fall to share what the Holy Spirit has Called our family to, and after unexpected delays because of Covid, we’re finally here. To say it’s surreal would be an understatement. To say… Continue reading From California Dreamin’ to Jakarta Dreamin’
The Nelson Family Indonesia 