Posts Tagged ‘Melissa’
Friday, August 21st, 2009
Happy Newly Weds and neighbor kids who love pictures
Weddings in Indonesia are community events. All the neighbors pitch in and for a non-Christian wedding, the ceremony and reception are held in the person’s home or a large tent set up in the street in front of the home.
The morning of the wedding, most all the ladies in the neighborhood got together to cook – butchering, seasoning, chopping and socializing. Another committee started the day before decorating the home with colorful sheets.
This particular wedding did not start till 8pm, but I got to take a “sneak peek” beforehand around 4… (more…)
Tags: culture, Melissa, Neighborhood, relationships, wedding
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Friday, August 21st, 2009
Flight Following begins as soon as the pilot takes off!
Last Friday began my training for a very vital ministry here in Indonesia – Flight Following. Although this job has its downsides – such as having to stay close to the phone/ radio for the duration of the flight, it is a great way for me to feel connected with the flight program and ensure that we are fulfilling one of our key goals in the flight program – safety for everyone.
Little did I know that this particular flight would also involve a medical evacuation – so not only was I learning the ropes of following the pilot’s flight path and noting coordinates, but I was also involved in medical consultation. (more…)
Tags: Flight Following, Melissa, Ministry, Missionary Wife, Safety
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
Kakak (Detin) with the Kids
No, we are not expecting again, but we do have a new addition.
Let us introduce: Detin (or fondly called “Kakak” by Andrew meaning “older sibling”).
Originally from the Wana tribe, she was first exposed to missionaries when she was 12 years. Now 23, she has seriously been contemplating becoming a missionary herself and going through the missionary training here in Indonesia for nationals.
She moved from her tribal home to our home town 2 years ago and now into one of our spare bedrooms upstairs. She has worked in several occupations with missionary family’s throughout the years and since she needs a place to live for the time being as she waits on the Lord’s leading and confirmation, she helps around the house, helps Melissa learn more about Indonesian cooking and enjoys hanging out with our family. (more…)
Tags: Andrew, Family, Melissa, Mikayla, Pembantu
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Enak Sekali - Very Tasty!
Newly discovered since moving to CS, we have come to love this combination of sweet and spicy fish. Enjoy! (more…)
Tags: Fish, Indonesia, Melissa, Recipe
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Little Puput - her name means Princess
My life as a missionary mom is much like any mother. I still have to change diapers, wake up with crying kids in the middle of the night, enjoy playing in the sandbox with my little boy and get excited about every new food Kayla eats. The only difference is that I am watched not just by my kids, but by everyone, wherever we go. We are orang Barat — white skinned people — and that makes us stand out. (more…)
Tags: Example, Kids, Melissa, Puput, Salt, Watched
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Try out this recipe of the month!
Orak-Arik (more…)
Tags: Food, Indonesia, Melissa, Recipe
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Only 10 minutes to the ocean from our home, this song struck a chord. I recently heard this song and found tears rolling down my cheeks as I was reminded of our mighty God. You might not get to see the dolphins play, but may this song by Kathy T. encourage your heart as it did mine. He is the same God no matter where in the world you live!
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Tags: Awesome God, Melissa, ocean, Song, testimony
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Bryan and Melissa Abbott Using Aviation to Make HIM known in Indonesia 
