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!
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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’
Leavin’ On a Jet Plane…Part II
Thank you for prayers and e-mails – the love has been very impressive the past few days! Today we went to the San Francisco Airport again. Our first stop was at the airline counter. Though I had verbal confirmation of our flight changes tomorrow, and though I had a photo of a computer screen showing… Continue reading Leavin’ On a Jet Plane…Part II
Moving Forward
Short Update: It took all day, but we have confirmed reservations to leave San Francisco Tuesday about 12:30pm to change planes in Tokyo and then arrive in Jakarta, Indonesia about midnight Wednesday. Longer, Mostly Unnecessary Excurses and Anecdotal Observations: First off, it’s interesting some of the unexpected freedoms that come with cutting loose your ties… Continue reading Moving Forward
We’re Leaving!
Our Covid tests came back negative for all of us this morning. We’ll be leaving for Indonesia this coming Friday morning at 9:00 am, Arizona time. Thank you for your prayers – past, present, and future! All along we’ve had a peace about this final step, trusting that whatever the results were, God was in… Continue reading We’re Leaving!
The Nelson Family Indonesia 