Saturday, December 15, 2007

Some thoughts and Observations

Hello again, every time I sit down to write an update I am overwhelmed by how blessed we are to be part of such an amazing adventure. To have so many people praying for us and being interested in what God is doing in our lives really leaves me with such a sense of awe.

Work over the past few months has consisted of a whole lot of desk work (which is boring to blog about), but never the less essential as far as the program goes! I have been able to get in some flying, moving some national church groups, doctors and nurses, de-mining groups and even our MAF Canada CEO! Unfortunately, I haven't been smart enough to bring along my camera to show you all what we do and where we fly! I promise that I will have some for you in the new year. I do however, have some pictures of some of the exploring that we have been able to do with friends.

Sometimes to the road isn't that good...


Sometimes things need to be fixed...

Sometimes we are not sure where the road leads...


Sometimes we need to take a bit of a break...


But in the end we are always blessed by another spectacular view of God's creation!

This christmas we are thrilled to have Gary's mom spending the holidays with us. She made the three day trip from Parksville to Lubango, without losing any baggage or her sanity! Way to go mom! We pray that all of you will have a Merry Christmas and blessed New Year as you seek and serve our Lord and Saviour.



7 comments:

Paula said...

Oh, boy!! I kept thinking about that movie "The Gods Must Be Crazy" as I was looking at your pictures!

Hooray for Gary's mom! Have a great Christmas, all of you. We think of you, family, and keep you in our prayers!

Tamara said...

Awesome pictures!! Merry Christmas to all of you. Please pass our greetings on to Ruth. We'll be praying for you especially at this Christmas time.

Peter and Lorraine said...

Hey folks! We certainly do wish you God's blessings too as you celebrate Christmas in a new way again. Hope you have lot's of fun especially since you are able to spend it with some extra family!! Very special!!

Love and prayers from Peter and Lorraine

Gordon & Barb Howell said...

I for one, find your blogs very interesting. Keep 'em coming! We both wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Say "Hello" to Ruth for us, please.
Gordon & Barb Howell

Oma Zina and Opa Bill said...

Dear Tammy, Gary and Kids. Thanks for the Blog. I am so happy that Ruth is joining you for a month over Christmas! Please give her our regards too OK? Still belated condolences on the passing away of Wilf a few years ago too! I am so glad that she will be able to get a feel for what you guys go through over there. When we visited Alisa and Rob in Rundu Namibia last year it really helped to live their experience with them! Gods' blessings to you all. For Christmas and the year 2008. Love Zina VB

Richard Evans said...

hey Goertzens! sounds pretty amazing over there. keep on doing His work...we're all prayin for you over here. from the Evans' family,
Richard

Ryan and Dani said...

Merry Christmas guys! We thought your latest blog was quite entertaining!!!