Karis needs your prayers

August 17, 2013

Hi friends, Progress with Karis is slow. Even though she is going in the right direction we need you to pray. Her oxygen levels have dipped every now and again and whilst we had hoped for her to come off her ventilator she is just not well enough yet. It may be a […]

August 15, 2013

Hi Friends, Here is a little picture of Karis after her operation. She is puffy because of fluid displacement but is still doing very well. They are backing off of the 6 meds she is getting and she is responding well. Her heart BP, rhythm, blood gases etc. are all great. The pressure in the […]

Karis is out of her Operation

August 13, 2013

Hi friends, We are so happy, Karis is out of her operation! We have so much to thank our gracious God for!!! The operation went well, it was long and difficult but a success. They did nick an artery, but it is repaired and should not be a problem. She did have a suspected irregular […]

Karis update

August 10, 2013

Hi all, Thanks again for your prayers and many notes of encouragement! Wonderful to be part of such a big family. Baby Karis Eden Flanagan. Born at 10:30pm weighing in at 7 pounds 11 or 3.4kg. She is beautiful and has thick black curly hair. Karis did struggle breathing etc. and had to be […]

Our darkest troubles are our greatest oppertunities for Joy.

July 4, 2013

Our darkest troubles are our greatest opportunities for joy James 1:2-4 Let us start by saying thank-you to so many of you who have been praying for our family and for our baby girl. This has meant the world to us and we believe the Lord has been working through your prayers. As you know […]

Furlough plans

August 13, 2012

Hi friends, We wanted to update on our current plans. We have been in PNG now for 6 years in total; more than two of those years has been spent with the Mengen people and we are amazed at how the Lord is working. Simon has now finished language and is involved in teaching, […]

Translation workshop and more…

January 26, 2012

A year and a half living amongst the Mengen people, about 520 days of language and culture study, ten days of a translation workshop at our support center and I have been able to translate the first chapter of the book of Ruth. These are exciting and encouraging day and I thank God for allowing […]

Noah update!

June 22, 2011

Hi Friends, Thanks so much for you prayers for Noah and us as a family. As you know Noah had his operation Friday; he has had fever and some vomiting since then and has been generally unsettled. We had the post-op exam on Tuesday and the Dr thought that there was some infection on the […]

Noahs operation date

June 15, 2011

Hi all, Noah and I went to the ENT Dr here in Cairns today. The check up went well and the Dr confirmed that Noah’s tubes/grommets have came out. He has fluid behind the ears and needs to have surgery done again. The Dr is hopeful that this will be the last action that needs […]

Nya & Noah update

May 16, 2010

Hi praying friends, Both kids are now doing fine and are over their virus! Thanks so much for praying. Nya is still ill with fever and just not being herself. She vomited a bit tonight but is sleeping better. More and more it is looking like some type of virus that is also upseting her […]