Thanksgiving….
We had Aria home today for her thanksgiving/farewell service today.
We had a great time, praising our God for how he has done so much for us and also seeing many of the people who have supported us and helped us over the last three and a half years. Thanks to all those who turned out.
Aria had a bit of a rough day today with quite a few nose bleeds and some bleeding from other scratches and pokes. The blood thinners she was put on to prevent further clotting seem to have been a bit TOO effective and caused a bit of drama. They are giving her some platelets tonight to try and solidify things up for the trip.
Still looking ok for a departure tomorrow, we have a SERIOUS amount of luggage to take with us, I’m a bit shocked.
Anyway this might be the last post before we head to the wintery north so please pray for a safe, restful trip, a compassionate visa person, Aria’s health and for provision at the other end.
Thanks again to you all and God Bless.
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# 6 Dec at 10:29 pm
Wishing you a very safe and uneventful flight, thinking of you as you take the next steps into your fight for Aria’s health xxx
# 6 Dec at 10:42 pm
Ahh, blood thinners, you can’t win, aye! Best of luck for the flight tomorrow, I can’t sleep I’m so excited for you all!!
Ali xoxo
# 6 Dec at 11:11 pm
Hi Hamish, Anita, Aria & Asher!
We’re keeping up with your news here in Japan, and will be praying especially for you all again tonight and over the next few days. We can only imagine the huge mix of emotions you are feeling as you leave, and we just trust you into God’s care.
Isaiah 26.3 “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,because he trusts in you.”
Isaiah 40.11 “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.”
With love from us all. Martin & Sam.
# 6 Dec at 11:18 pm
my thoughts and prayers are with you for your BIG trip. May things go smoothly for you at every stage of the journey- and may God indeed send sympathetic and helpful people to smooth your way. Looking forward to hearing updates from the other side of the world. Bless you dear people
# 7 Dec at 1:23 am
Praying the flight goes smoothly and that there are no problems at either end! You are totally allowed stack loads of luggage!
Looking forward to the update from the US
Blessings
Deb
# 7 Dec at 1:52 am
Look forward to hearing from you on ‘the other side’. Safe travels.
# 7 Dec at 5:37 am
Praying for God’s leading as you head away and that He will walk close to you. OUr prayers follow you and look forward to hearing again how things are going.
Love McLays
# 7 Dec at 6:17 am
Praying for you guys as you head out today. It feels so surreal! Will miss you all heaps but am so excited that you will finally be on your way. Keep trusting in the Lord as he goes before you preparing all the big and little details. Love you guys xoxo
# 7 Dec at 6:31 am
Hope you have a good flight and save journey. Our thoughts are with you all.
# 7 Dec at 6:42 am
Praying for you all on your trip to Omaha today, God bless, & may God be with you, hope you all have a good flight and a safe journey. x
# 7 Dec at 7:04 am
love and hugs
# 7 Dec at 7:27 am
All the best, safe and uneventful travels – will be thinking of you
xxx
# 7 Dec at 9:10 am
Today is the day!
# 7 Dec at 9:42 am
Many blessings as you travel. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
# 7 Dec at 9:45 am
Safe journey, cant wait to read your first post from the other side of the world. Exciting times all round.
You are all in our thoughts.
# 7 Dec at 9:48 am
Wishing you all a pleasant and safe journey to the ‘wintery north’. Love Steph and family xxx
# 7 Dec at 9:57 am
wow the day has come. Have a safe journey. Big hugs.
# 7 Dec at 10:06 am
I think everyone has said it all.
You will be flying to the US on prayers.
I am not sure whether you will already be in the air, as I am e-mailing from England, and we are 12 hours behind you in NZ, and it is 2200 hours Sunday evening?
My thoughts are constantly with you, and my prayers.
“May Gods blessing surround you each day.
As you trust Him and walk in His way.
May His presence within
guard and keep you from sin.
Go in peace, go in joy, go in love …”
Eve (England)
# 7 Dec at 10:13 am
All the best for the big flight. I am constantly thinking of you guys and sending love and hugs always.
xxxxxxx
# 7 Dec at 10:35 am
All the best for the trip over. Thinking of you guys all the time
Love from us all
xxxx0000
# 7 Dec at 10:40 am
God is good All the time. All the Time God is good. Praying for a good flight. From a Texan, USA.
# 7 Dec at 10:57 am
God is good indeed. I can’t believe the day is finally here. Praying for a very boring, uneventful flight! Thank you so much for sharing your lives with us in such an open and honest way. We feel so priviledged to be on this journey with you. You know you have our love, prayers and support. God will continue to give you strength for everything you need to face. xxx
# 7 Dec at 11:48 am
So long my friends. Have a safe or rather 3 safe flights. I’m so happy for you that you are on your way to a new life! Take care, I will miss you so much and am sad we won’t bump into each other on the wards (for a few years!) but happy for you that you are getting Aria’s gift.
Take care and look forward to your updates!
# 7 Dec at 11:51 am
Wishing you all the best for a safe and smooth journey and especially hope Aria is comfortable and not in any pain. Look forward to hearing about the next part of your journey and hope it’s a lot more straightforward than in recent times!! Best wishes, Christine 😀
# 7 Dec at 1:26 pm
All the very best for the flight guys 🙂 Praying you get there safely xxx
# 7 Dec at 2:59 pm
Wishing you a safe journey and looking forward to when you start posting in Omaha.
# 7 Dec at 4:51 pm
All the best for your flights!! Will be praying for and thinking of you all as you leave tonight and, like Corina said, that you have an uneventful trip over! Can’t wait to read your first update from Omaha 🙂
xox