Last Few Days in the Tropics - Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th Nov

One of our last tasks at PCV was to give a report on what we have achieved throughout the year, as did every staff member. This process took so long that it had to be split into 3 separate sessions (about 3 hours each), so everyone could give their own report, and allow time for discussion and positive suggestions for going forward for each staff member. We were both warmly thanked again for our work during the year.

With our desks cleared and the last few documents handed over, we made our sad goodbyes to the staff at the office. Many of them have become good friends and were very sad to see us go, telling us to come back next year!

While clearing out the flat, we had a visit from Grek, one of the boys from the after-school reading class. We gave him a pencil case and a poster with the times tables on it. He was with his little sister Lisa.

We also had a visit from Elder Jonathan and his family, to say goodbye as he wasn't in the office on our last day at work. Martyn and Jonathan worked side by side, and gave each other lots of cheek!

On our last evening in Vanuatu, we went out for dinner with our landlords Tony and Mary, Chris and Mahana. It was lovely spending our final evening with them, they have been so good to us the whole time. Mahana wouldn't smile (she usually has a lovely smile) , but she put her arm around me for the photos.

 5.00am on the 15th and we were ready to say goodbye to the flat,

and to Barty. He's a bit blurry because he wouldn't sit still, he kept wanting to get closer to Martyn.

Neville and Gloria gave us a ride to the airport, very convenient as their son Ray was flying home on the same flight as us. Tank yu tumas Neville and Gloria, lukem yu.

 All aboard Air Vanuatu, farewell to the Friendly Isles. What a wonderful time of challenge and blessing - Praise the Name of the Lord!

So what's next? That is in His hands 🙏 and this is possibly our last blog post. For the time being, we will be at home in Hamilton, looking for some contract work, and spending time with our parents.

Thank you to everyone who has taken an interest in our adventure, and especially to those who prayed for us and sent messages of encouragement. Please continue to pray for the people of  Vanuatu.