February 21, 2011
Dear Praying Friends,
Thank you all for you prayers for us as we made the unexpected trip back to the US. The last three weeks in PNG were very hectic weeks, but God’s faithfulness, including the graciousness and kindness of our co-workers, was a real example of God’s grace towards us. We arrived here in Bellevue, NE, February 9th, and have enjoyed the last few days with all of our sons and daughter-in-law.
Just a few minutes ago we learned that Peter’s dad, Johannes, 78 years old, just passed away. He was living in the Faroe Islands, where Peter grew up. Dad’s health wasn’t real good, but he was still up every day and active, so this was unexpected and it happened suddenly. Today he hadn’t felt real good, but still had been out for a visit with other older people. He went to bed in the evening as normal. Sometime later a nurse came by to check on him, and found he must have experienced a heart attack or something of that nature. Help was called, but there was nothing they could do to help him. We are so thankful to know that Dad is now in Heaven in the presence of Him whom he loves.
At present we haven’t made any plans, but will be working through what we should do in the next 24 hours. Some of us will be going to the Faroe Islands for the funeral, but who all will go, when, how long, etc. has not been decided yet.
Please pray that we will be sensitive to HIS leading.
In Christ,
Peter and Rachel Hansen Home: 402-505-3764 Cell: 402-319-1279