{"id":1174,"date":"2013-04-30T22:30:23","date_gmt":"2013-05-01T02:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/stephen-jordan\/?p=1174"},"modified":"2013-04-30T22:30:23","modified_gmt":"2013-05-01T02:30:23","slug":"one-more-hug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ethnos360.org\/stephen-jordan\/2013\/04\/30\/one-more-hug\/","title":{"rendered":"One More Hug"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"One<\/a>
One last hug - Grandma and Abigail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Grandma<\/a>
Grandma and Jonathan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We recently learned that Stephen\u2019s parents, who have been the Guesthouse Managers on our island for the past four years, will not be returning to this ministry.\u00a0 They are taking a six-month furlough, during which time they will attend a memorial service of a dear friend, and spend time with their mothers who are aging and in poor health.\u00a0 Presently they are planning to return to the Philippines to a different ministry which will be clearer after they assess the needs at home in the States.<\/p>\n

\"Grandpa,<\/a>
Grandpa, Stephen and Luke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It has been such a blessing for us and for our children to have family on the field with us.\u00a0 This is a difficult time for our families, especially with the uncertainty of their future.\u00a0 Yet, we can see God\u2019s hand in the timing of it.\u00a0 Upon our earlier-than-expected return from Manila (for Abigail\u2019s medical needs), we were able to help them pack and prepare for returning to the States.\u00a0 Hopefully we were a blessing and encouragement to Grandpa and Grandma Jordan.<\/p>\n

\"Grandma,<\/a>
Grandma, Rebekah and Ginger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We would ask prayer for comfort and encouragement as we have just said good-bye for an unknown time.\u00a0 And please pray for wisdom concerning their future direction, that they would have peace in whatever the Lord places before them.\u00a0 Please also pray for us as we are back in the village now and the Bible studies will continue in a few days.\u00a0 Thank you for journeying with us, and praying with us, even in the difficult times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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