tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64398482024-03-07T22:06:51.245-05:00A better way to loveThe latest news from the Hopkinsons. On our journey serving with Helimission.Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-35237417475942629852023-03-01T17:44:00.000-05:002023-03-01T17:44:02.037-05:00Current Hopkinson Happenings February 2023<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGckO5uGifB07wf1JUkJSq7r3aRNjTyHQ06EetrDqOv5HnGjJVqRGWIzujhRcsczDfKs_M2MxQD03s7hnwzmtVf1xeLvWmOAoREgC69mBDWL4Gex4OB75g1PplPAUy9NdBHjE7KoQhOyjKNd3FIoLJ07UBUgb17H8Y7aVWnd2fcVGBqC1wmg/s1128/rid_c38b318e-5074-46ff-a2d4-513b16af42a5-95304z2eg6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="1128" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGckO5uGifB07wf1JUkJSq7r3aRNjTyHQ06EetrDqOv5HnGjJVqRGWIzujhRcsczDfKs_M2MxQD03s7hnwzmtVf1xeLvWmOAoREgC69mBDWL4Gex4OB75g1PplPAUy9NdBHjE7KoQhOyjKNd3FIoLJ07UBUgb17H8Y7aVWnd2fcVGBqC1wmg/w640-h320/rid_c38b318e-5074-46ff-a2d4-513b16af42a5-95304z2eg6.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 0; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top"></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 0; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top"></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mceLayout" id="section_e08d26853bc5f4e47a4c157b73522750" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="0" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" role="presentation" style="table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/939237a9-3673-bfec-1d1e-20a818cde5ce.jpg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><h1>5 + 1 = 6</h1><p><span style="font-size: 16px;">
September brought us a big surprise with the discovery that we will
have another baby. It’s a boy! We are all very excited for this fourth
little person to join our family. With baby boy due in April, we already
left Indonesia landing in Houston earlier this week to be ready for the
birth. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"> Along
with this blessing comes a need. We currently do not have the funds to
purchase return tickets to Wamena. For our family to travel, tickets
from Houston to Wamena will cost an estimated $8,000 or </span>£<span style="font-size: 16px;">6700. </span></p><p class="last-child"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> We would very much appreciate if you would consider giving a special donation specifically towards airfare. </span><a href="http://support.benhop.co.uk" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 16px;">How to give</span></a><span style="font-size: 16px;">.</span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 20px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="background-color: transparent; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-top: 2px solid #2f481b; min-width: 100%;" valign="top"></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mceLayout" id="section_8ff68cf5c02ffd0d79e7b21736b88978" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="0" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" role="presentation" style="table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><h1>Monthly Support Update</h1><p>
Speaking of finances, we have a big praise to share. When we left
for furlough we were at less than 30% of our monthly target set by
Helimission. Thanks to the continued generosity of many, and the
addition of new people joining our monthly support team, we are now at
60%! This amount means that while we can now cover our day to day living
expenses in Wamena, other important budgeted items like health
insurance and saving for airfare are not yet covered. So we again ask
you to consider giving, this time whether to join our monthly team.</p><p class="last-child">
Also, as we’ll be in the Houston area for several months for baby’s
birth, we would be happy to share about our work with Helimission if
you have any connections to churches, individuals, and groups. Please
let us know.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mceButton" style="background-color: #2f481b; border-radius: 50px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><a href="http://support.benhop.co.uk" style="background-color: #2f481b; border-radius: 50px; border: 2px solid #2f481b; color: white; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; min-width: 30px; padding: 16px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Support</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/5bed3171-ee98-8bd1-8463-08462f7b3bd3.jpg?w=270&dpr=2" style="display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 270px;" width="270" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 20px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="background-color: transparent; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-top: 2px solid #2f481b; min-width: 100%;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; width: 100%;"><h1 class="last-child">A Growing Team</h1></div></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child">
The last few years have been years of goodbyes as teammates have
left the field. We were so excited to just this week welcome a new
family to join our team! The Wenks are now settling into Wamena and we
are really looking forward to serving alongside them. Soon, a second
family, the Lehmans, will also arrive. Please be praying for these
families as they adjust to life in Wamena begin serving with
Helimission.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mceLayout" id="section_2fc7f7c82197cb57e3262c51f53bc104" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="0" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" role="presentation" style="table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><colgroup><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/a58eece4-b52e-2812-55d2-a9aa6d2b40fd.jpeg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child">Wenk Family<br />Patrick will be joining us as a mechanic.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/ec8c7566-420b-41eb-ee0e-50c823e8153b.jpeg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child">Lehman Family<br />Salomo will be joining us as a pilot and avionics technician.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 20px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="background-color: transparent; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-top: 2px solid #2f481b; min-width: 100%;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; width: 100%;"><h1 class="last-child">Wamena Catch-Up</h1></div></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; width: 100%;"><p>
We returned to Wamena at the end of November, and as is pretty
typical, spent the next six weeks battling through various sicknesses.
We were so thankful to finally all be healthy around the beginning of
January! Despite the long illnesses, there have been some definite
highlights.</p><p> On the family front, the kids have loved being
home again and reconnecting with friends and beloved animals. We’ve
gotten back into a good home schooling routine, and continue regularly
doing trash pickup along our road and neighbourhood. I (Anisha) have
also been sharing the story of salvation and reminding our neighbour
children of how precious they are to God using bracelets gifted to us on
furlough. The kids love the bracelets and hearing/retelling the story.</p><p class="last-child">
At the hanger, Ben had several very special flights. Taking the
Clarks, 40+ year missionaries to the Yali people, back into the village
of Lolat for a final farewell. Taking both Isaiah and Cara on medical
evacuation flights. And a return flight for Paul Snider, a missionary to
the Korawai people, after 2+ years in the US due to severe health
problems.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mceLayout" id="section_386855db318c2c43d3ca1c52f0608efc" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="0" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" role="presentation" style="table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><colgroup><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child"><strong>Final Goodbye in Lolat</strong><br />
40+ years ago, Art and Carol Clark started missionary work in Lolat
among the Yali people. Art sadly passed away but Carol and their sons
have returned almost every year to visit with the people. This time they
are clearing out their house for the last time.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><a href="https://youtu.be/OmJ_mhIwiIU" style="display: block;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/07ceb313-e4a5-7bb7-4f38-e55c612e5ff6.jpg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; border: 0; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child"><strong>Jesus Is Worth It</strong><br />
Paul Snider has laboured for ten years as a missionary to the
Northern Korowai people in Papua, Indonesia. In the course of these
years in the jungle, Paul was struck by a series of nearly fatal
diseases, which forced him back to the States to recover. But by the
grace of God, Paul determined to press on through his suffering and
continue the work. After two years of toil and adversity, Paul at last
makes a return to Indonesia.</p></div></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><a href="https://youtu.be/5tnvqCm3kOY" style="display: block;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/e2effeee-58bd-77b2-43da-b329b4c2e3f6.jpg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; border: 0; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 20px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="background-color: transparent; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-top: 2px solid #2f481b; min-width: 100%;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; width: 100%;"><h1 class="last-child">Riots in Sinakma, Wamena</h1></div></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; width: 100%;"><p>
Sadly, the day after we left Wamena riots broke out. Many shops and
houses were burned and 9 people lost their lives. The riots occurred
right around two of our teammates’ houses. Praise God, our teammates
have many miraculous stories of their homes being preserved and of being
kept safe in a very dangerous situation. </p><p class="last-child">
Wamena remains tense at this time. Please be praying for peace and
justice in Wamena, also for our team (both locals and expats) as they
are still in the city navigating this crisis. We have been sharing more
details of the crisis in our private Signal Prayer Group. If you would
like to join, you can do so here:</p></div></td></tr><tr><td align="center" class="mceSpacing-24" style="background-color: white; padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mceButton" style="background-color: #2f481b; border-radius: 50px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><a href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIEtzKC0QT8QztpFglHxExwFnyN_OlTxAIWfBSzqfXs58EhB9M_lpXeFkwr5Jj7DRoOr4" style="background-color: #2f481b; border-radius: 50px; border: 2px solid #2f481b; color: white; direction: ltr; display: inline-block; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0px; min-width: 30px; padding: 16px 28px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Signal Prayer Group</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="background-color: transparent; padding-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 20px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="background-color: transparent; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="border-top: 2px solid #2f481b; min-width: 100%;" valign="top"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; width: 100%;"><h1 class="last-child">Life in Pictures</h1></div></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mceLayout" id="section_1f22511006df7d52ec2b1293bf9f43a2" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="12" valign="top" width="100%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr class="mceRow"><td style="background-position: center; 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padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/205d89b7-abb0-f0ed-3c0a-2fd6d66ce28d.jpg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child">Making Christmas cookies with the neighbour kids.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/36e28d0e-eaab-5f2d-169e-1dffd79d53ea.jpg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child" style="text-align: left;">Isaiah coming along on a weekend medevac.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; 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padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/3bd6e957-7a6a-f5cf-c1b8-828b58822d87.jpg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child">Cara coming along on a weekend medevac with Rebecca wanting to come along too.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; 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background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="24" role="presentation" style="table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><colgroup><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col><col span="1" width="8.333333333333332%"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/3163ec02-e3e2-d7b3-6462-8f19c4528409.jpg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child">Newly hatched baby ducklings to love on.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td><td class="mceColumn" colspan="6" style="padding-bottom: 0; padding-top: 0;" valign="top" width="50%"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><img alt="" class="imageDropZone" role="presentation" src="https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/9e22c655-e726-43dc-2b36-2cb8b77a1f44.jpg?w=294&dpr=2" style="border-radius: 32px; display: block; height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 294px;" width="294" /></td></tr><tr><td class="mceSpacing-24" style="padding-bottom: 12px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; padding-top: 12px;" valign="top"><div class="mceText" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: left; width: 100%;"><p class="last-child">We
were able to welcome our long time friend Sugi and his wife Elva for a
visit. We have known Sugi since 1999 with Mercy Ships.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-65674278196223859182022-10-03T11:16:00.006-05:002022-10-25T09:42:16.224-05:00 Hello from Wamena, Video updates, National pilot, Furlough dates, Home schooling and Backyard Ministry, and Financial Support
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<span style="font-size: Default Size;">Dear friends, </span><br />
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It's hard to believe we've been back in Papua for 12 months already. We've been busy and the time has flown by, both at the hanger and home. If you're on Facebook, hopefully you've seen some of our video updates. If not, we've included some highlights here we think you'll enjoy. We continue to fly missionaries serving in villages where the only access is via helicopter, assisting the local church in their efforts to support the church body in remote locations. And also responding to medevacs where there is no healthcare bringing patients to the nearest hospital. Thanks so much for your support. Your partnership with us in prayer and finances makes this all possible!
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We fly to Yasip with Todd Adams as he brings in church leaders from the Ibele church to introduce them to some local evangelists working in the southern low lands. On the way back we pick up a patient and drop them at the hospital. The second day we pickup Todd and the church leaders and hear some encouraging news.
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<div style="text-align: center;">This flight I fly with Kevin from MAF and two church leaders from the GIDI church. We go to 3 airstrips Bisek, Aniek and Wenapung . Kevin inspected the strips to check suitability for MAF aircraft to be able to serve them. I was able to bring the drone and get some aerial shots.</div>
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Some exciting news is our first national pilot has just gone solo in July. He is the first national pilot in the 50 years of Helimission operations. Dyro started with us in 2019 and has been building experience in the challenging flight environment we have here in Papua. Please pray for him as he continues to gain experience and that he would continue to make good decisions regarding weather.<br />
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<span style="font-size: Default Size;">We are soon headed for furlough and would love the opportunity to share with groups, churches and individuals about the work happening in Papua, Indonesia. Please reach out if you'd like to meet with us and hear more.</span>
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<span style="font-size: Default Size;">At home we continue on with home education. Isaiah and Cara also join the expat school children on Fridays for "specials" like tree planting, first aid, and sports. This year, thanks to Isaiah's efforts, we've also been very involved with our neighbor children. As a result, we've had many fun adventures as well deep conversations surrounding culture, poverty, and abusive behaviours.<br />
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All the hours spent building friendships has led to Isaiah, and recently Cara as well, really taking off with the Indonesian language. Rebecca also loves to have our neighbors over, especially her little friend James.</span>
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Cara wrote a newspaper and sold it along with paper butterflies, raising about $150 for charity
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Front porch crafts
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">A big thanks to all who have faithfully supported us over the last 8 years. It's crazy to think it has already been that long. <br />
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This year we have seen a reduction in monthly support. This leaves us at about 30% of the recommended Helimission support level. We quite literally couldn't be doing this without the team of people who financially support us. <br />
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Would you consider joining the team and be a part of this mission?<br />
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For information on how to give, click here:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: Default Size;">- Additional committed monthly financial supporters. <br />
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- Additional long term personnel. We are understaffed at the moment with only us running the base.<br />
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- A good time as we reconnect with friends and family on furlough.<br />
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- In just a week we begin our journey traveling to Switzerland for the 50th Helimission anniversary celebration and retreat on the 20<sup>th</sup> August. The base will be closed for three weeks while we are away before our co-workers return in September.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: Default Size;">We really appreciate your encouragement, prayers, and financial support over the years! We are thankful to be in Papua, and thankful for your partnership with us.<br />
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Lots of love from our family to yours,<br />
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<em>Ben, Anisha, Isaiah, Cara, and Rebecca</em></span>
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Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-89305187568038769972021-07-11T19:57:00.004-05:002022-10-03T11:18:21.788-05:00Returning home<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="templateHeaderOuter" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: #f5f5ef; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; width: 100%px;">
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Hello from Papua!<br />
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After getting new passports and waiting on visa applications to be
approved, we were finally able to make it back to Indonesia. We were
excited to be on our way back home. It has been a long time away with
covid lockdowns between Texas and the UK, and baby Rebecca coming along.
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On our way to Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Keeping ourselves amused during our 5 day quarantine.
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Arrival and pre-release Covid PCR tests.
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Finally released to continue our flights to Papua.
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After a week of quarantine and negative PCR tests in Jakarta, the
capital of Indonesia, we flew to Papua on Friday 2nd July. We were
thrilled to be back on the island and planned to spend the next few days
in the coastal city of Sentani to complete immigration paperwork and do
some supply shopping before taking the last short flight in to Wamena.<br />
Unfortunately, all our plans would change on Monday morning when Isaiah
woke with a fever and cough. We immediately went for antigen testing.
Ben, Cara, and I tested negative, but our suspicions were firmed further
with Isaiah testing positive. We began to inform all those we’d had
contact with and Ben took Isaiah for a PCR to confirm. As expected,
Isaiah had covid.<br />
Thankfully by day three Isaiah was mostly himself again. Symptoms have since then been making their way through the rest of us.<br />
After a couple days of freedom from quarantine, we find ourselves now
isolating with covid. Not exactly the start in Papua we imagined! But
here we are. I had to laugh when Ben said, “Usually we at least make it
home before everything falls apart.” It is so very true. There is always
SOMETHING that goes wrong!
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Things are changing fast here in Indonesia as the delta variant sweeps
across the country. Flight restrictions and lockdowns are in place in
many heavily hit cities. Wamena airport will close on the 12<sup>th</sup> July for two weeks. As we won’t get out of isolation until at least the 16<sup>th</sup>,
we will have to stay here in Sentani until the airport opens again. As I
told a friend, I will never again complain about the normal 36hrs of
travel it takes to reach Wamena. With travel, quarantine, covid
isolation, and lockdowns it’s looking like this UK to Wamena trip will
take an entire month!
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We have moved our prayer updates group over to the the
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you'd like to be a part of the new prayer group please click the link
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<a href="https://signal.group/#CjQKIEtzKC0QT8QztpFglHxExwFnyN_OlTxAIWfBSzqfXs58EhB9M_lpXeFkwr5Jj7DRoOr4" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Signal prayer group</a>
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We really appreciate your encouragement, prayers, and financial support
over the years! We are thankful to be in Papua, and looking forward to
getting back to Wamena and the work we care so much about.<br />
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Lots of love from our family to yours,<br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>Ben, Anisha, Isaiah</i></span></span><i>, Cara, and Rebecca</i>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">A big thanks to all who have faithfully supported us over the last 7 years. It's crazy to think its already been that long. <br />
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We quite literally couldn't be doing this without the team of people who financially support us. <br />
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If you would like to join the team and be a part of this mission, we'd love for you to consider joining us as a monthly sponsor.<br />
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For information on how to give, click here:</span>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">- The pandemic would end.<br />
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- Our team mates currently in Wamena. They have been running the base alone for some months.<br />
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-Our family's adjustment back to life in Wamena.<br />
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-Ben's new role as Base Manager (this is in addition to his position as Chief Pilot).</span><br />
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<br /><p> </p>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-41638541340090565372020-06-29T10:19:00.000-05:002020-06-29T10:19:36.669-05:00Keeping in touch, Furlough plans/Corona virus, Wamena riots, Local Indonesian pilots, A surprise <br />
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Wamena, Papua, Indonesia</h2>
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Keeping in touch</h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">June 2020</span></h4>
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you’ve heard from us via a newsletter. We are admittedly pretty awful at
keeping in touch this way, however if you want more than the occasional
“we’re still alive!” newsletter here are two options:
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<b>Facebook page.</b><br />
regularly updated with ministry flight videos. Click the picture.
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Messages sent only for requests/info we would not otherwise post
publicly. This group is updated on an as needed basis and will go quiet
for long periods. To be added, send us your WhatsApp number by clicking
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Isaiah with me on a medevac picking up two patients. After we dropped
off the patients at the hospital Cara joined us on her very first
helicopter ride back to the hanger.
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<b>Furlough plans/Corona virus</b></h1>
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for furlough, just as the transit countries around us began closing to
international flights. For the last 3 months, we have been under various
levels of stay home orders at my (Anisha’s) parents’ house in Texas.
While we are very glad to be safe and have a comfortable place to stay,
we are of course disappointed over cancelled plans. We were still hoping
to travel to our sending church in Florida and also to the UK, but at
this time travel and meeting with friends/family is either severely
limited or impossible. So we sit and wait, praying for an end to this
pandemic.
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the covid-19 virus so far, infections are increasing as time goes on.
While it is not surprising that the virus made it into our mountain
town, it is devastating. As challenging as social distancing is to
achieve in the Western world, it is almost impossible for places like
Papua where community living is the basis of the culture. As a response,
Papua cities have issued curfews and Indonesia as a whole is shut down
to all international and domestic air and sea travel until the earliest
June 19th.
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<b>Wamena riots</b></h1>
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<td class="mcnTextContent" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #434547; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 150%; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; padding-top: 0; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">Thinking back over 2019, one major event jumps to the forefront. On September 23<sup>rd</sup>,
our town erupted in riots. Motivated by racial tension, hundreds of
shops and vehicles where burned, including the Mayor’s office and many
government buildings. Isaiah and I(Anisha) saw the rioters running down
the street just before police began shooting and the violence began. Ben
immediately left the office and picked Cara up from school, hiding in
the classroom with her until it was safe to leave. Throughout that day,
we listened from home as gunfire resounded around town with the
occasional boom of buildings exploding into flames. Two days later we
were able to evacuate out to the coastal town where we waited until it
was judged safe to return. The riots left a devastating scar of
destruction and death across our town and although rebuilding has begun,
there remains the deeper work of healing and rebuilding hurting people.
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<b>Local Indonesian pilots </b></h1>
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<td class="mcnTextContent" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #434547; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 150%; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; padding-top: 0; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">A highlight this year has been the
recruitment of our local pilots. Prior to leaving for furlough, Ben
spent several weeks training two Indonesian pilots who have joined our
team. Getting to this point took a massive amount of work in securing
funding to send them for training, as well as approval to provide
further type specific training in house on our aircraft. It is exciting
to see Indonesians passionate about reaching people in their own country
and making big sacrifices to do so. Having local pilots means that if
one day Indonesia decides not to renew visas for expat pilots, our work
can continue.
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<b>A Surprise</b></h1>
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recently found out that I(Anisha) am pregnant! Yes, that’s right, after
twelve years of unexplained infertility and the honest feeling that
birthing children in our family wasn’t meant to be, heaven decided to
surprise us. The ultrasound shows a healthy wiggly little person with a
strong heartbeat. Hilariously, although this is our third child, it will
be our first infant. Baby is due November 28<sup>th</sup>.
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<td class="mcnTextContent" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #434547; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 15px; line-height: 150%; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; padding-top: 0; text-align: left; word-break: break-word;" valign="top">Thanks so much for supporting and praying for us. It really means a lot!<br />
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With love,<br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">HELP THE CAUSE</span></h3>
<br />
<span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">A big thanks to all who have faithfully supported us over the last 6 years. It's crazy to think its already been that long.<br />
<br />
We quite literally couldn't be doing this without the team supporting us.<br />
<br />
If you would like to join the team and be a part of the mission, we'd love for you to consider joining us as a monthly sponsor.<br />
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For information on how to give, click here:</span> </span>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">-Baby!<br />
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-Peace/health in Papua.<br />
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-HIS teacher need: our local missionary school is in desperate need for teachers.<br />
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-Furlough: Whatever this may now look like.<br />
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-Team currently in Wamena.</span><br />
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Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-35168322974495349632017-10-24T21:23:00.000-05:002020-05-31T20:36:33.682-05:00Returning home<div class="backgroundColor" style="background-color: #dee0e2; background-image: url(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/27aac8a65e64c994c4416d6b8/images/bg_pattern_topomap.png); background-position: top left; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto;">
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Wamena, Papua, Indonesia</h2>
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Heading Home</h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">October 2017</span></h4>
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that will take us home to Wamena over approximately 30 hours of travel.
There’s always a fair bit of uneasiness during transition, but mostly we
are emotionally ready to get back. At the moment, there is only one
pilot in Wamena and we’re especially looking forward to being able to
provide some relief for him.<br />
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Getting back will also mean the start of first grade for Isaiah. We’ve
been home schooling up to this point as the school in Wamena doesn’t
begin until first grade. Like most new students he’s a bit nervous (his
parents more so!), but he has a lovely class and teacher eagerly waiting
his arrival.
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<b> Furlough Recap</b><br />
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We left Wamena in March, making for 7 months away. The first stop was
England where we celebrated our arrival with copious amounts of
chocolate, curry, and tea.
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long debriefing retreat. Especially over the previous 6 months in
Wamena, we knew something had broken in our emotional health, but
weren’t sure what it was or how to fix it. France provided a much needed
safe place to process everything we’d been through.
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Helimission’s HQ in Switzerland where Isaiah came to join us accompanied
by Grandma and Grandad England. After meeting with leadership we signed
up again! This time for an ‘indefinite’ period of time and look forward
to continuing to serve with Helimission for the foreseeable future. And
of course we also made time to enjoy amazing Switzerland!
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share with everyone about the work we do in Papua and made the rounds to
many small groups and speaking in the service at City Church. It was a
great time to reconnect with everyone.
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brother got married and we enjoyed a family reunion together in Branson,
Missouri.
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time reconnecting with our friends and church family, sharing at small
groups, and at Crosswalk.
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weeks before we head home. The leaves are changing colors and the air is
crisp enough to enjoy a few log fires. Ben did make one last trip to
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the big trip tomorrow.
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<b>The BIG News </b></h1>
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Four days ago we were officially matched by China for the adoption of a
beautiful 3 year old little girl! There is still a fair amount of
paperwork to take care of before we can actually travel to China to get
her, but we’re hoping for the new year. In the meantime, you can join us
in oooing and ahhing over all this cuteness.
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<b>What’s next?</b></h1>
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Right now we’re trying to focus on getting stuck back into work and life
in Wamena. However, this will only be for a few months as we’ll travel
to China soon for the adoption. We’ll need to then return to the States
to process her citizenship, passport, and obtain a visa for her for
Indonesia. We aren’t sure exactly how long this will take, but hope to
minimize the time as much as possible.
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With love,<br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">HELP THE CAUSE</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">Over the next several months we have some
big financial needs, specifically for adoption travel and airfare. We
would love for you to consider donating a special one time gift towards
these expenses.<br />
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<b>Also, with the addition of a new family member, our monthly
living costs are increasing. We'd love for you to consider joining us as
a monthly sponsor.</b><br />
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For information on how to give, click here:</span>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">· </span> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We would all be healthy and well (Anisha has a bit of a cold at the moment).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">· </span> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our home would still be ok and not need many repairs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">·</span> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Isaiah would settle in quickly and comfortably at school.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">·</span> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Getting back into work and life in Wamena. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">·</span> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The remaining adoption paperwork, and specifically for the citizenship process to go smoothly and quickly.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">·</span> <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Positive responses from the grant organizations we’ve applied with. We have some big adoption related expenses coming up soon.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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Anisha's blog: <a href="http://www.namasayamommy.blogspot.com/" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_self">www.namasayamommy.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Because of the mountainous terrain it
is very difficult or even impossible for people in some of the villages
to reach a medical clinic. Instead, we bring the clinic to them. For
this mission I shuttled government health workers to different villages
to give immunizations. At the time, there was a big drought and smoke
from land clearing burns in the south had caused a lot of disruptions to
my flight route. By the time we reached the last drop off point clouds
mixed with smoke made a return flight impossible. I ended up staying
with the medical team while they conducted the clinic and spent the
night in a honai (traditional hut) along with all the men, sleeping
around a fire. I was served a yummy meal of rice, egg, and pear squash
cooked over a fire. After the men talked late into the night, the pastor
shared a bible story and we went to sleep. This was my first experience
sleeping in a honai, I wasn’t used to giving up my soft bed for a hard
floor! The next morning I was able to use the sat phone to get a weather
report from Anisha and make it back to Wamena.</div>
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Health workers meeting with the village patients.</div>
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Cooking the
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England (Ben’s dad, John) suffered a minor heart attack and was in the
hospital. It’s quite shocking to be far away and receive such news. With
the blessing of Helimission leadership we headed back to the UK to
support and spend time with family. While Joyce (Ben’s mum) knew we were
coming, John did not and we enjoyed surprising him in the hospital!
Lots of jokes ensued over the wisdom of surprising a heart attack
patient, but he survived! After several more weeks in the hospital, then
open heart surgery, and a couple more hospital weeks, John was sent
home to begin recovery. The surgery was a success and John is back to
walking, cycling, and even swimming again. In all we were home in the UK
for 2 months and so glad to be able to be there.
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and he joins a sports co-op on Tuesday afternoons and a Kindergarten
co-op on Wednesday mornings. Although we originally planned to continue
home schooling through elementary school, Isaiah very much wishes to
attend the international school and we plan to enrol him next year. He
is such an extrovert and very socially motivated. A big praise is that
recently Indonesian children Isaiah’s age have moved into our
neighbourhood! They all spend most afternoons outside together running
up and down our street playing tag and riding bikes.
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<i>Our team is currently made up of 5 nationalities.</i></div>
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there were two pilots and two mechanics working with the helicopters.
Now we have 6 pilots and 5 mechanics. As you can imagine big changes
happen when a team grows and we are learning to adjust and find our
places. Tom, our original Base Manager and Chief Pilot, will retire in
December after almost 20 years in Papua. Ben will help with maintaining
flight status of the pilots, which primarily involves looking after
pilot training for our bases in Indonesia. Our colleagues, the Weber
family, will start a new base serving the more north western part of the
island. And our colleagues the Sigrists are expecting a new baby!
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<i>We're adopting from which country?</i></div>
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started the adoption process again, this time for a 0-2 year old baby
girl. With a lot of excitement we considered different countries and had
settled on Uganda. Unfortunately, the country then shut down all
international adoptions and we were left back at square one trying to
determine where in the world this little girl of ours is! We finally
settled on China and are finishing up the home study. We hope to submit
the China dossier from the UK in the Spring, be matched with a child,
and Autumn/Winter next year go pick up our girl! Please pray the
paperwork goes smoothly. We’ll need to apply for grants as well so
prayers for that process.
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<i>4 aeroplanes and 22 hours in the air and we will be back.</i></div>
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in Indonesia. In some ways it has been a long time and in other ways it
seems so quick that we are approaching the end of our first term. We
haven’t booked tickets yet, but here is the general plan:<br />
March 17 – June 17: UK (we’ve rented a house in Redbourne through Pilgrims' Friend Society)<br />
June 18 - September 16: USA (Florida/Texas)<br />
We’ll plan to do a bit of travelling around and let you know more once
we have firm plans as we’d love to see you before we return to Wamena in
September!
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· Changes within our team<br />
· Safety in town as the number of aggressive drunks is increasing<br />
· The adoption process
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we bring out a patient to the hospital in town. After landing initially
we had to relocate the helicopter to pick up the patient who was unable
to walk up the steep path to the heli pad.
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with winching and rappelling. This year I was able fly for the training
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Hom Sweet Hom:<br />
<span style="font-size: 14px;">January 2016</span></h1>
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one year mark living in our Wamena home on Hom Hom street. It has been
so nice to really unpack and finally turn a house into our home! We’ve
painted, hand built furniture, sewed curtains, and planted veggies in
our garden.<br />
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We’ve found our routine and after the last three years of constant
change and relocation it feels wonderful to settle into even the most
mundane days.<br />
While Ben is out flying, Isaiah and I home school and look after our two
dogs, two cats (+ new kittens!), and 7 chickens. We shop at the market,
cook, clean, visit friends, and receive plenty of visitors at home too.
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our home with 6-8 children and their moms. We read stories, do crafts,
and play. It’s a lot of fun! We finished off 2015 with a Pancakes and
Pyjamas Christmas Party. Everyone is looking forward to starting the
club back up in the New Year.
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the Chief Pilot for training/familiarisation before starting any solo
missions. These days he’s come full circle and is now putting his Flight
Instructor Certificate to good use flying those same
training/familiarisation flights with our team’s newer pilots.<br />
Of many very memorable flights, one highlight was flying the <b>very first Wano missionaries</b>.
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With support from the Helimission helicopter, in 2004 missionaries moved
into the village of Mokandoma to learn the local language and culture.
Their goal to teach chronologically through the bible and introduce the
Wano people to Jesus, their Saviour. After many years of helicopter
support, the village eventually completed work on an airstrip and could
be served by aeroplanes. The Wano people did receive the gospel and a
church was started, but they initially didn’t see the need or feel the
desire to share the gospel message with surrounding villages. However,
after several years of discipleship the Wano believers caught the vision
for missions and with training from missionaries decided to reach out
to two villages where the people spoke the same language. As one of the
villages could not be reached by plane, Helimission was was called upon
to fly in some of the Wano missionaries. What a privilege to be a part
of the gospel not only arriving to the Wano, but to now serve the Wano
as they reach out to other villages!<br />
(Mike from New Tribes Missions introducing the new village to the local Wano Evangelists)
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Anisha’s Writing</h1>
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Once all the stories are written we plan to publish them here locally
and create a website for the English versions. These stories are special
because the Indonesian versions are written in everyday language. Most
publications here are written in high/proper Indonesian making them
difficult to understand as the majority reading comprehension levels
rarely exceed third grade level. It was so encouraging to give the
stories a test run with a friend and hear him describe them as
excellently written, moving, and challenging to his faith. We’re praying
that God will use these stories to encourage believers and to reach out
to unbelievers, both here in the Baliem valley and the English versions
on-line.<br />
Although the website is yet to be created, here’s a life story sneak peek:<br />
<a href="http://www.benhop.co.uk/files/Danika%20English.pdf" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Danika's Story</a><br />
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Also, this summer I joined the team of monthly writers for the missions
website A Life Overseas. It’s been a wonderful privilege to write for a
large community of missionaries and overseas workers.<br />
Posts on A Life Overseas:<br />
<a href="http://www.alifeoverseas.com/so-this-is-christmas/" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">So This Is Christmas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.alifeoverseas.com/the-anchor-and-the-hurricane/" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">The Anchor and The Hurricane</a><br />
<a href="http://www.alifeoverseas.com/if-im-perfect/" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">If I’m Perfect</a><br />
Posts on Nama Saya Mommy:<br />
<a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/love-thy-neighbour-unless-theyre.html" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Love Thy Neighbour (unless they’re obnoxious)</a><br />
<a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/sometimes-ministry-sucks-theology-for.html" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sometimes Ministry Sucks: Theology for Wounded Hearts </a>
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We’ve Saved the Most Exciting News for Last: We’re Adopting Again!</h1>
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second adoption! We had thought adopting while we live in Indonesia
would be next to impossible, so were thrilled to find out that there are
agencies who work with expats. We also met new friends who live out in a
tribe our helicopter supports and are themselves adopting
internationally. After watching their adoption process, spending months
researching agencies and countries, we’ve made the leap and started the
process! We have until the end of the home study process to decide on a
country. We’re hoping to bring home a 0-2 year old daughter in 12-14
months.
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Sincerely,<br />
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<i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i> </i></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "georgia"; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 100%; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: 0px 0px 2px #222428;">PRAYER REQUESTS</span></span></span><br />
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· Continued language acquisition<br />
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· Visa renewals - This is extremely challenging at the moment, with several families affected - us included.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">· The adoption</span> process
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Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-55054975662623212302015-05-15T23:54:00.002-05:002015-05-15T23:54:21.094-05:00Introducing Wamena:<h2 style="color: #6A6124 !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 5px; line-height: 125%; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: center;">
Wamena, Papua, Indonesia</h2>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">May 2015</span></h1>
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Seven months in our new home and we are
settled well. The stress of full-time language learning and the heavy
heat of Sentani behind us, Wamena is practically a paradise. Seated a
mile up and surrounded by 13,000ft mountain peaks, it’s mildly warm in
the day and cool enough at night to sleep under a feather duvet. <br />
Wamena itself is pretty small. I can bicycle from top to bottom in less
than 20 minutes, and that’s pulling Isaiah in a trailer behind me. The
people are friendly, but the atmosphere is quite a bit more “wild west”
than our old home in Sentani. These are mountain people. Hard working
farmers with rough faces that are actually quite intimidating until you
offer a greeting and their eyes light up and a wide, toothy smile breaks
out.
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Daily trip to the local market.<br />
Anisha has made friends with many of the Mamas who sell there.
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Life at Home</h1>
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While Ben is off at the hanger, Isaiah and I
have our own little routine. Three times a week we head out to a
mission compound so I can walk and talk with friends while he and the
other boys run around like maniacs. Then home for a snack and school
work. Admittedly, home schooling was a bit of a scary prospect at first,
but in reality we both love spending the time together pouring over
books and asking every imaginable question. The rest of the day is
filled up with chores, daily trips to the market, cooking from scratch,
and a weekly ladies’ bible study.
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projects. Taking up most of my time is a biography project. The plan is
to interview 10-15 Papuans, write their life stories in their own words,
and publish a book here in Indonesian. I’ve completed one interview so
far and am working on writing the story. Just this week a new friend,
Ravita, offered to help me edit the book. She is excited at the prospect
of a book of Papuan stories published here. My hope is that the book
can be used in schools and as an encouragement to the wider community as
well. Although the primary goal is a book in Indonesian as a gift to
the community, I hope to also translate the stories into English to
share with you.</div>
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Danika is the first Papuan Anisha has interviewed for her biography project.
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Isaiah exploring his newly finished school room. Most of the work thanks to Grandma and Granddad England.
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Mountain Flying</h1>
My time so far has been spent flying with the two pilots here to gain
experience with all the different aspects of the unique type of flying
in the mountains: Weather trends, local names of places, landing in
confined areas, speaking Indonesian on the flight following radio, and
trying to understand the ‘English’ from air traffic control. It will be a
few more months before I am able to fly on my own here.<br />
Most of the flying we’ve been doing has been medical evacuations for
people who are living in the villages who need urgent medical care.
Also, Airstrip checks where advice is given on how the villagers should
construct their airstrips. As well as, supporting missionary families
who live in the bush learning the tribal languages and translating and
teaching the bible. It’s been an honour to meet these missionaries who
sacrificed life in the modern world to spend their time in the tribes,
including local missionaries too who often serve without the support
that the western missionaries have. I also spend time in the hanger,
helping working on the helicopters.
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Sometimes we request help from willing local kids. Here
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Flying!
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My First Medevac...</h1>
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The first Saturday in January, Tom, the
Wamena Base Manager, called and asked if I wanted to accompany him on a
medevac flight. Having newly arrived to Wamena, this would be my first
one.<br />
A lady had given birth, but could not deliver the placenta. Without any
medical care in her village this common condition and what would be a
fairly routine procedure to correct in a western country, had put her
life in danger.<br />
We brought along Dr Mia, a local medical doctor from Wamena, and after a short half hour flight landed in the patient’s village.<br />
While Dr Mia examined the patient and tried to remove the placenta, Tom
went with some of the villagers to inspect progress on the village’s
runway project. Everyone appreciated his help and were very interested
in hearing his advice.<br />
Dr Mia wasn’t able to remove the placenta so the mother would need to be
evacuated to the Wamena hospital. As we loaded the patient, her new
born baby, and a helper into the helicopter, a man came and handed me a
bag of bananas and passion fruit. Tied with a vine to the bag was a
cardboard note reading, “This is fruit for the pilot”. It was a simple
and profound thank you for the lifesaving help we were able to bring.<br />
In Wamena the placenta was removed and the mother recovered. A month
later we flew her and her baby, both healthy and happy, back home to the
village. Tom then carried out an official airstrip check and was able
to share the results with the village so that soon they will be able to
have aeroplanes land there.
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Dr. Mia holding the new born baby, and mother ready for the trip to the hospital.
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A traditional village welcome. Everyone dressed up for a special celebration.
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Ben and Tom, the base manager, receive special head wear for the visit.
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It was such an encouraging time when our Pastor John and
Elder Neil came from America to visit us, alongside some friends now
living in Indonesia.
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">T</span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">hank you for your encouragement, prayers, and support. We couldn't do this without you!<br />
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Sincerely,<br />
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<em>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</em></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em> </em></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 100%; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: 0px 0px 2px rgb(34, 36, 40);">PRAYER REQUESTS</span></span></span></b></span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>
</b></span></i></span></span>
<span style="font-size: 12px;">· Continued language acquisition<br />· Friendships and a feeling of being 'home'</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;">· Helicopter license validation process</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;">· Anisha's writing projects</span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: 12px;"></span></i></span></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com1Papua, Republic of Indonesia-4.269928 138.08035289999998-4.269928 138.08035289999998 -4.269928 138.08035289999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-15765601645818101492014-10-12T01:02:00.000-05:002014-11-03T01:05:32.290-05:00Next Stop: Wamena!<h1 style="color: #9F590E !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 28px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 125%; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left;">
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already coming to an end. Three more weeks of classes, a final
evaluation, and then the move to our new home and area of service in
Wamena. Once in Wamena, we'll take some time to settle and then Ben will
begin with flight and maintenance training to become familiar with the
operation.
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life here in Sentani. All this will change again very soon, but we are
glad to be able to share with you a bit about how we've been getting on.
Click on the picture to view the video. Enjoy!
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Difficult Days</h1>
The last several months have been full of difficulties. Most of this, we
are sure, is simply part of the process of adjusting to life in a new
culture and language.<br />
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I (Anisha) have been repeatedly sick with some sort of tropical stomach
bug, and just two weeks ago Ben and I both contracted Typhoid (yes, we
had the vaccine before coming out!). Thankfully Isaiah has stayed
healthy other than a persistent case of ringworm.<br />
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Learning to live in a new country is challenging on the best of days,
but adding illness into the mix and it can quickly start to feel
downright impossible. We've so appreciated your prayers and
encouragement. You really do sustain us in difficult days! Recently I
wrote about some of our experiences and how we are learning to hold
tight to Jesus through it all. Click here to read: <a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-raging-sea.html" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">The Raging Sea</a>
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Mercy Floats</h1>
As a 19 year old I (Anisha) spent two remarkable years living and
working on-board the Mercy Ship M/V Anastasis and sailing the western
coast of Africa. I met Ben on-board and fell in love not only with my
future husband, but with a life spent in service to the poor.<br />
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Mercy Floats is an e-book of letters and stories sent home during the
ship's outreach in Benin, West Africa. This book is a testimony of God's
grace, love, and mercy for all the world.
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To download the book click the book cover. Mercy Floats is given freely,
please feel free to share it as well. May these stories be an
encouragement to you and all who read it.
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Visiting Paradise</span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Recently Ben's youngest brother came to
visit us. We had a great time showing Thomas around our Island home.
Papua really is a tropical paradise! Check out the video by clicking on
the picture and plan your next vacation to see us :) </span>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">T</span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">hank you for your encouragement, prayers, and support. We couldn't do this without you!<br />
<br />
Sincerely,<br />
<br />
<i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 100%; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-shadow: 0px 0px 2px rgb(34, 36, 40);">PRAYER REQUESTS</span></span></span></b></span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: 12px;">
· The transition to our new home/work in Wamena</span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i><span style="font-size: 12px;">
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· Friendships and a feeling of being 'home'</span></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;">· Health for the three of us: Body, mind, and emotions </span></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i></i></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><i>
</i></span></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-9161069622090980812014-05-30T04:56:00.001-05:002014-05-30T05:00:26.217-05:00Finally Here! Settling in Papua.<h1 style="color: #9F590E !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 29px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">
Sentani: Our New Home</h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">June 2014</span></h4>
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Greetings from Sentani, Papua, Indonesia! Over the last two and a bit
months we have been settling into our new home, meeting neighbours,
learning our way around town, and getting into the language school
routine. We will live here in Sentani for the next 5 months or so,
learning the language and culture, before moving to Wamena, our final
location.<br />
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Learning Indonesian</h1>
Monday - Friday we attend an Indonesian language class in the morning
with afternoon practice out on our own in the community. The second unit
in and we are pretty good at greetings, introducing ourselves, chatting
with neighbours, shopping at the market, and getting the taxi.<br />
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As expected, learning a language is hard work! But we were quite
encouraged recently when on one of our afternoons out for a walk in our
community we met Papuans from the island's interior. After learning that
Ben is a helicopter pilot and that we will go to live and work in
Wamena they told him, "Thank you for coming to Papua!" What an
encouragement that was for us!<br />
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Visit to Wamena</h1>
At the end of unit 1(month 1), we took advantage of the one week break
to visit Wamena. We saw our future house, met colleagues, and spent time
at the airport. It was great to see the operation and to know that soon
we will be a part of the team there.<br />
<br />
During the visit Ben was able to join a pilot that was returning home to
Switzerland for his final flight. The flight included three medical
evacuations from three different villages. Bringing along his trusty
GoPro Ben attached it to the front of the helicopter for this incredible
video! Just click on the photo below to watch:<br />
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Nama Saya Mommy: Anisha's Journal</h1>
Throughout our time preparing for and now adjusting to life in Papua, I (Anisha) have been keeping a journal on <a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com/" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com/</a>. I recently wrote about <a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com/2014/05/puppy-thief.html" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">our puppy being stolen</a> and the <a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com/2014/05/scatter-comes-home.html" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">miraculous return</a>, our time visiting <a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com/2014/04/wamena-part-1-expectations-are-for-fools.html" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Wamena and envisioning life there</a>, <a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com/2014/05/dear-isaiah-letter-to-my-three-year-old.html" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">raising a "third culture kid"</a>, and <a href="http://namasayamommy.blogspot.com/2014/05/teething-pains.html" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">envying my husband's future work</a>. You are invited to stop by and check it out. There is also an option to subscribe and have each post delivered via e-mail. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">T</span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">hank you for your encouragement, prayers, and support. We couldn't do this without you!<br />
<br />
Sincerely,<br />
<br />
<i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i></span></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-66483938144169061982014-03-06T03:05:00.000-05:002014-04-05T00:18:28.539-05:00A New Adventure Begins<!--[if !mso]>
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<h4>
<span style="font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">March
2013</span><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
</span><span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">London to Amsterdam to
Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta to Sentani. Tomorrow afternoon we start the 55hour
journey to Papua where we will begin learning the language and culture of our
new home.<br />
<br />
Nearly 10 years ago we arrived in Florida with the crazy dream that one day we
would serve in missionary aviation. Today, as we finish packing and ready
ourselves for departure we are profoundly grateful to all who have cheered us
on, prayed, and given financially to make this journey possible. We are well
aware that going is a privilege, one we would not have without the support of
so many.<br />
<br />
On arrival in Sentani there will be paperwork to complete, jet lag to conquer,
luggage to empty, and a new town to find our way around. Language and culture
study begins on March 17 with morning tutoring and afternoon homework/practice.
We hope to grasp the language well enough that in 8 or so months we can move to
Wamena, where Ben will serve as a pilot/mechanic.<br />
<br />
<img align="none" height="277" id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/Sentani.1.png" style="border-bottom-width: 0in; border-left-width: 0in; border-right-width: 0in; border-top-width: 0in; display: inline; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 340px !important; outline: none; text-decoration: none;" width="367" /></span><span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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<h1>
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Returning to
Service in Madagascar</span></h1>
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<span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Recently we spent a week at the Helimission HQ in Trogen,
Switzerland. While there, Ben put his mechanicing skills to work and together
with three others disassembled and loaded a helicopter returning to service in
Madagascar. Ben created a time lapse video of the work. Once in Madagascar this
helicopter will be used for medical evacuations, missionary transportation, and
more. We were quite excited to be a part of sending off this "Angel of the
Air". Click below to watch:</span><span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
<br />
<a href="http://benhop.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3&id=3f39b6ad76&e=928ad0c5e5" target="_self"><span style="color: #9f590e; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 150%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><img align="none" border="0" height="222" id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/time_lapse_vid.png" style="border-width: 0in; display: inline; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 340px ! important; outline: medium none; text-decoration: none;" width="364" /></span></a><br />
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<h1>
<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stories from the
Field</span></h1>
<span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Thank
you for your interest in receiving our e-mail newsletters. There are a couple
of other ways to hear about Helimission and our work in Papua. First,
Helimission sends a quarterly newsletter by mail with stories from pilots and
mechanics serving at each location. If you don't already receive this but would
like to please e-mail us your mailing address. Also, we will share more stories
of our personal experiences in Papua on our blogs and Facebook. Links to the
blogs are in the sidebar and please find us on Facebook too!<br />
<br />
Thank you for your encouragement, prayers, and support. We couldn't do this
without you!<br />
<br />
Sincerely,<br />
<br />
<i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</span></i></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-37564474499909962882013-12-23T21:30:00.001-05:002014-01-06T16:56:13.144-05:00Merry Christmas<h4 style="color: #AAAAAA !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14px;">December 2013</span></h4>
<span style="font-size: 14px;">In the midst of all the gift buying,
cookie baking, mince pie making, and decorating, we would like to wish
you a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for your love and generosity to us
over the past year. We sincerely appreciate your prayers and
encouragement! </span><br />
<br />
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<h1 style="color: #9F590E !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 29px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">
What a Year!</h1>
<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">2013 turned out much differently than we ever expected.<br />
<br />
On Valentine's Day we adopted our son Isaiah...</span><br />
<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">March we accepted Helimission's invitation for Ben to serve as a pilot and mechanic in Papua, Indonesia...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">April we enjoyed a South American cruise with Ben's family...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">June and July we left our much loved jobs at the helicopter school...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">July we spent a week helping Friend's of
Refugees with at the annual Summer Spectacular Camp and Ben flew to
Arizona for a check flight with the Chief Pilot at New Tribes...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">September we started a semester at Elim Bible Institute in New York and enjoyed the changing seasons as well as our classes... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">December we flew back to Titusville to say
farewell. Ben preached his first sermon and we had a lot of fun at our
goodbye party and church small group Christmas party...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">2014 will bring many more changes for us
as we move to Indonesia for language and culture school and then to our
base assignment in Papua. We are learning to enjoy each day as it comes.
Thank you for your encouragement, prayers, and support. We couldn't do
this without you!<br />
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Merry Christmas,<br />
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<em>Ben, Anisha and Isaiah</em></span></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0United States, Texas, ヒューストン=ベイタウン=シュガー・ランド29.722036051600472 -95.51221186562503428.840357051600474 -96.803105365625029 30.603715051600471 -94.221318365625038tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-82939812912473437332013-10-20T18:03:00.000-05:002013-12-23T21:42:08.968-05:00Two Months In<h1 style="color: #9F590E !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 29px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">
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It's the halfway point of our time at Elim. Mid-term exams are in full
swing and we're working hard to absorb as much as possible. Here are a
few highlights:<br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Win Ministry's Video Project</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Four hours each week Ben works on the video project for <a href="http://winministries.org/" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_self">Win Ministries</a>
Many of the lectures here are videoed and will be translated into other
languages for use by pastors and churches all over the world. On the
video team Ben has the opportunity to operate cameras, direct, edit, and
last week even to be on camera as part of a video for the upcoming <a href="http://ethnosconference.com/" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_self">Ethnos Conference</a>. Here's Ben in the editing seat working on a video for the Foundations for Life class.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Practical Lessons</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">In addition to book work, our classes have
several practical exercises. For Cultures and Customs we have to give
presentations on world religions, creative aspects of a particular
culture, a detailed report of a <a href="http://www.joshuaproject.net/what-is-a-people-group.php" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_self">people group</a>,
and interviews with experienced international workers. Our Missionary
Life class last week featured a very practical car repair lesson. We
even learned how to plug tires, which was very satisfying once
accomplished! In the second picture I'm practicing a homemade Turkish
Delight recipe for another class project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 18px;">Isaiah: the most popular kid at school<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">While we were eating in the school dining
hall one evening Isaiah told me, "Mommy, I want to know everyone's name
in here." Isaiah is genuinely interested in making friends with everyone
he meets. He is very popular with the students and staff, even making
up names for some of his favorites! Miss Tickle Me, Miss Kangaroo, and
Miss Mackerie are among his special people. This week Grandma and
Grandad England are visiting so he's been enjoying an extra dose of
spoiling.</span><br />
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Home Made Yogurt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">At home we've been doing our own bit of
preparation for life in Papua. With fresh dairy products limited and/or
expensive I recently asked our neighbor how she makes yogurt. I'd
attempted this in the past and always failed miserably. However after a
lesson we've had quite a bit of success with it and I thought you might
like to try making yogurt at home too. This recipe uses full fat
powdered milk, water, and a bit of store bought plain yogurt as a
starter.<br />
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Ingredients and Ratios:<br />
The basic ratio is 2 parts room temperature water to 1 part boiling
water. Whatever the total amount of water, half it and that is the
amount of powdered milk to add. For the powdered milk you need to use a <i>full fat </i>variety.
The Nido brand works great. Check for it in the international foods
isle. Just make sure you get the regular version that says "Fortificada"
<i>not </i>the one with a child on it that says "Kinder". For the
yogurt starter, Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt works well. If you choose
another brand just make sure that it has "live and active cultures".
Avoid brands that include gelatin. After you've made your own you can
reserve a cup for the starter in the next batch.<br />
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Here are the amounts I use:<br />
6 cups room temperature water<br />
3 cups boiling water<br />
4.5 cups powdered milk<br />
1 cup plain yogurt<br />
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You'll also need:<br />
Large bowl with a secure lid<br />
Large towel for insulating the yogurt<br />
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Pour the room temp water into a large bowl and mix in the powdered milk.
Add boiling water and give a good stir so all the water is the same
temperature. Now for the finger test. You want it to feel like warm
bathwater for a baby. Not too hot and not too cold. If you've got the
ratios right you'll have the correct temperature. Working fast, quickly
whisk in the yogurt starter, put the lid on the bowl, place somewhere it
won't be disturbed, and cover with a thick towel. You'll need to leave
the yogurt over night to set. It is really important not to touch or
peek at your yogurt <i>at all</i> until the next morning. If you can
resist that temptation then when you do have a peek 8 or so hours later
you will have the smoothest, creamiest, most delicious yogurt you have
ever tasted! One more note - if you don't like plain yogurt, you can add
a can of sweetened condensed milk just before you whisk in the yogurt
starter.<br />
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I enjoy mine with granola and fruit in the morning. If you decide to
give this recipe a go let me know how your yogurt turns out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">We'll keep you updated as th</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">ings progress. Thank you f</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">or all your prayers and support, we really appreciate it!<br />
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<i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-54871607563862946822013-08-18T11:44:00.000-05:002013-08-22T12:29:22.458-05:00 Elim Bible Institute:<h1 style="color: #9F590E !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 29px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">
Classes and a Photo Tour</h1>
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">August 2013</span></h4>
<span style="font-size: 14px;">After one week on the road, 1327 miles, a
few scenic detours, and 28 actual driving hours, we arrived at our new
home on the Elim campus.(</span><a href="http://www.elim.edu/" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.elim.edu</a>)<span style="font-size: 14px;">
With classes starting in a week we spend our time settling in and
enjoying a break from the usual manic pace of life. We are quite excited
about our classes, seeing this as an opportunity to build ourselves up
spiritually, mentally, and in family unity before we head to Indonesia.
Here are the classes we will take:<br />
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Ben: Foundations for Life, History of the Christian Church, Cultures and Customs, Public Speaking/Preaching, and Missionary Life<br />
Anisha: Cultures and Customs, Acts and Paul's Letters, Missionary Life, and Intermediate Piano<br />
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And what will Isaiah do? There seem to be plenty of families attending
and we look forward to many play dates with new friends. Anisha will
also look for a Mom and Tots group to join. Isaiah will not attend day
care as we only have a few hours each week when we will both be in
classes at the same time and we'll have a baby sitter for those times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Elim is lovely and rather than a wordy
description of the campus we thought you'd enjoy a photo tour. Having
arrived early the campus is a bit quiet at the moment, but will start
filling up with students this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">We'll keep you updated as th</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">ings progress. Thank you f</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">or all your prayers and support, we really appreciate it!<br />
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<i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-60735986483646080352013-08-03T11:39:00.000-05:002013-08-22T12:29:32.050-05:00Ready, Set, Move!<h4 style="color: #AAAAAA !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14px;">July 2013</span></h4>
<span style="font-size: 14px;">Tomorrow we say goodbye to our home of 8
years and drive up to New York for one semester of bible college. While
the preparations have at times seemed overwhelming we've been blessed by
many the many individuals who stop in to collect items for giving away,
clean, box, organize, and even provide dinner so we don't have to cook!</span> <span style="font-size: 14px;">Getting
everything ready for shipping and moving in only one week was a huge
task and we could not have done it but for the help of wonderful
friends! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">Here's a couple pictures of Ben and our
friend Cliff sending off the shipment. Ben's tools, my keyboard, and 9
boxes of office/household items. Next time we see this pallet it will be
in Indonesia!</span><br />
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Crosswalk Sendoff</h1>
<span style="font-size: 14px;">Last Sunday was our last for a long
while at our church here in Titusville. We were prayed over by the
elders and enjoyed a farewell potluck after the service. We were touched
by the words of encouragement and gifts we received. Thank you,
Crosswalk, for your faithfulness to us. Thank you for believing in God's
call for our lives! We are so blessed to have you all.</span><br />
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Summer Spectacular</h1>
<span style="font-size: 14px;">In the midst of all the craziness of our
life right now, what's one more thing? We decided to take a week to join
our church volunteering at the Friend's of Refugees Summer Spectacular
camp in Clarkston, Georgia. The camp provides a safe and fun environment
for about 100 elementary and middle school children most of whom are
from refugee families settled in Clarkston. This was our third year to
go up and work at the camp, but the first with Isaiah! We spent the week
with the middle school campers doing scavenger hunts, playing games,
roller skating, and a block party at one of the local apartment
complexes. Isaiah was of course very much loved by all the kids and did
wonderfully. We were so glad to be able to spend time at the camp one
last time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;">We'll keep you updated as things progress. Thank you for all your prayers and support, we really appreciate it!<br />
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<i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-27771162163268946712013-06-30T08:37:00.000-05:002013-09-18T08:44:12.160-05:00New Ways to Give<h4 style="color: #AAAAAA !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">
June 2013/2</h4>
When sharing our journey and plans for Helimission we are often asked
about the support raising process and how individuals may contribute.
Recently we arranged for two new ways to give financial support via
Direct Debit/EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) for supporters in both the
UK and USA. We'll add this info to our website<u> <a href="http://www.benhop.co.uk/" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_self"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">www.benhop.co.uk</span></a></u> but wanted to take the opportunity to share with those of you who are currently receiving our news update.<br />
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How are we doing with support? We currently have almost 70% of our
minimum monthly budget covered! This is amazing and we are very thankful
for all of the encouragement, prayer and financial support we have
received over the past several months. Thank you!<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>USA Supporters:</b></span></u><br />
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<b>EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer)</b>: Helimission is now
offering EFT service for US supporters. This optional service allows you
to authorize Helimission to automatically deduct your monthly gifts
from your checking or savings account. Click here to download the form: <u><a href="http://benhop.co.uk/files/Helimission%20EFT%20FORM%20Hopkinson.doc" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_self"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Helimission USA Giving Form</span></a></u><br />
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<b>Checks: </b>Checks should be made out to "Helimission" and
include a note "for Ben and Anisha Hopkinson" (leave memo section
blank). Mail to Helimission, PO Box 538, Lima, NY 14485<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><b><u>UK Supporters:</u></b></span><br />
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<b>Direct Debit:</b> Direct debit giving is made possible
through our account with Stewardship. You may also participate in the
Gift Aid scheme which allows Stewardship to reclaim tax on the gifted
amount and increases your donation by 25%. Click here to download the
Stewardship form:<span style="color: blue;"> </span><u><a href="http://benhop.co.uk/files/Stewarship%20form%20Hopkinson.pdf" style="color: #9f590e; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_self"><span style="color: blue; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">Stewardship UK Giving Form</span></a></u><br />
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<b>Cheques:</b> Stewardship will also process cheques and
one-off gifts for us. Section D of the giving form includes instructions
on how to do so.<br />
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We'll keep you updated as things progress. Thank you for all your prayers and support, we really appreciate it!<br />
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<i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-37082314913538579362013-06-23T11:30:00.000-05:002013-08-22T12:29:50.338-05:00Step by Step<h4 style="color: #AAAAAA !important; display: block; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 10px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;">
June 2013</h4>
With what seems like an ever growing to do list in front of us, it's
encouraging to take a moment and review what we've already accomplished.
Here's what we've been up to:<br />
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May 6 - Ben gained his 1,000th flight hour! This is a big mile stone in
any pilots life and Ben's employer presented him with a Safety Award to
commemorate the achievement.<br />
June 7 - Ben's last day at work. He was congratulated by the Director of
Maintenance and presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award for his
8 years at the flight school having been a mechanic, student, and
instructor. The decision to leave employment a few weeks earlier than
originally anticipated will allow Ben to spend some quality time with
Isaiah.<br />
June 25 - Shared about our work with Helimission at a bible study. This
was our 7th opportunity to share in a group and we're hoping to be able
to do more before we go.<br />
June 27 - Completed admissions process and registered for classes at Elim Bible Institute.<br />
June 30 - Ben flew out to Arizona for his checkout flight with New Tribes. He'll be home July 3rd.<br />
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Missions Sunday at City Church</h1>
<a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/Missions_Sunday_Stand008164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="none" border="0" height="200" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/Missions_Sunday_Stand008164.jpg" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; line-height: 100%; max-width: 180px ! important; outline: medium none; text-decoration: none;" width="165" /></a>Our home church in England celebrated Mission Sunday on June 23.
Although we weren't able to be there we had great representatives in
Ben's Mum and Dad! Ben also created a video update for the day. You can
watch by clicking the video screen below.<br />
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Details, details, details</h1>
The big stuff, like announcing we're moving to Papua, was actually
pretty easy. But now come the details - packing lists, health
appointments, and sorting through all of our possessions. The main bits
we'd like to ask for prayer for are:<br />
<br />
· Family unity.<br />
· Maximize time. We're only one month away from moving!<br />
· Paper work. Renew passports, obtain immunization records, health records, etc.<br />
· Deciding what possessions to pack, ship, and give away.<br />
· Smooth transition/logistics as we travel from place to place.<br />
· Opportunities to share about the work of Helimission and what we will do in Papua.<br />
· Participation in the Summer Spectacular kids camp with Friends of
Refugees in Clarkston, Georgia. We'd really like to volunteer at camp
again! This year our group would be at camp July 21-26, but this is
right at crunch time for us. We are planning to go, but need to be able
to work everything else out in good time.<br />
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We'll keep you updated as things progress. Thank you for all your prayers and support, we really appreciate it!<br />
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<i>Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</i>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-86047073023529075062013-05-04T19:09:00.001-05:002013-08-22T11:29:57.561-05:00Thank You!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Over the past few months as we've shared about our future work
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prayer and financial support we've received! As we will serve as volunteers
with Helimission we must recruit donors to cover expenses. Of our $2,500
monthly budget we currently have financial commitments from churches and
individuals for over 50%! We are truly appreciative and awed by your
generosity. Thank you!
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">May - July</span></div>
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<span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 150%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With bible school starting at the end of August here are the
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<span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">· Turbine
helicopter experience for Ben. The more turbine flight hours Ben can log before
we go the better.<br />
· Scheduling/travel for Ben’s flight check with the New Tribes chief
pilot.<br />
· Wisdom in choosing our courses at Elim Bible Institute.<br />
· Family unity.<br />
· Smooth transition/logistics as we travel from place to place.<br />
· Opportunities to share about the work of Helimission and what we will do
in Papua.<br />
<br />
We'll keep you updated as things progress. Thank you for all your prayers and
support, we really appreciate it!<br />
<br />
<i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Ben, Anisha & Isaiah</span></i></span><br />
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<img align="none" height="211" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/map_Copy.jpg" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 180px ! important; outline: medium none; text-decoration: none;" width="320" /><img align="none" height="175" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/pk_hme_bell_206l_4_long_ranger.jpg" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 180px ! important; outline: medium none; text-decoration: none;" width="263" /><img align="none" height="131" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/59ab3585db5caf12110d218f3/images/papua_family.png" style="border: 0px none; display: inline; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 180px ! important; outline: medium none; text-decoration: none;" width="181" /> </span><span style="color: #434547; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><i></i></span>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-26569416998875124002013-03-11T20:02:00.001-05:002013-08-22T12:30:27.877-05:00More Big News!<br />
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">I know,
a lot has happened in the Hopkinson household over the last few months. We were
matched with, moved home, and formally adopted our son Isaiah. That news alone
was huge. Today we received the new birth certificate with me listed as the
Mother and Ben as the father. It's all official now - we have a son! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Right on
the heels of Isaiah's adoption comes more big news for our family. We received
an invitation to join the Helimission team in Papua, Indonesia. Yep, that's
right, we're finally going!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Ben will work as a base pilot and mechanic and I will be mommy and
help with base admin projects and hospitality. Wamena, where we’ll live, is a
town of about 10,000 people. From there the helicopter provides air support to
the people living in small villages throughout the mountains. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">We won’t
be jumping on a plane tomorrow. There is a lot to take care of between now and
actually arriving in Wamena. Here's the timeline:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">July
2013: Ben flies to Arizona for a checkout flight with a pilot from New Tribes
Mission </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">August
2013: Fall semester at Elim Bible Institute in Lima, NY <a href="http://www.elim.edu/">www.elim.edu</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Beginning
2014: Language school in Salatiga, Indonesia <a href="http://www.imlac.org/">www.imlac.org</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Beginning
2015: Arrive at field assignment in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">And
because pictures say more than I would ever write, here are some photos of
Papua from the <a href="http://www.helimission.ch/">Helimission</a> website:</span></div>
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<br />Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-35697661474892062722012-12-03T11:22:00.001-05:002012-12-03T11:22:51.046-05:00All SidesThe last few months have been quite an adventure. We were matched for adoption with a beautiful little boy named Isaiah, completed the visitation process, and three weeks ago moved Isaiah home. The whole story is rather incredible so if you haven't heard it already I've posted it <a href="http://benhop.blogspot.com/2012/12/introducing-isaiah.html">here</a>.<br />
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Recently I recounted the story of our match with Isaiah to a social worker and her words have really stuck with me over the last few weeks. She said, "Just remember Anisha, it doesn't always turn out like this. For many people there's a lot of heartache."<br />
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I understand exactly what she means. I personally know of four families who had placements break down and two of those families already had the child/children moved in with them. So while we are excited by and in awe of our own adoption story, we are also humbled by it. <br />
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Many people who meet Isaiah quickly express an interest in adoption. I think it's great and wish more people would open their hearts and homes to children. I am just aware that with all of the "your story is so inspiring!" and dreamy eyed looks people give that there is no real understanding of what adoption means.<br />
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In February our church will hold the third annual orphan care event. I am so excited to be a part of the planning! If you're one of those people who are interested in adoption or in learning other ways you can care for these children I'd love for you to come. I'll post more information once the details are nailed down. And if you don't want to wait until February I'd be happy to have coffee with you and we can talk about all sides - Adoption beautiful, adoption messy, adoption real. <br />
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<br />Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-17186719562841647532012-12-03T10:19:00.003-05:002012-12-03T10:19:44.115-05:00Introducing Isaiah<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I am so excited to tell you about 22month old Isaiah, our
soon to be son! </div>
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<i>What?</i> You say. <i>I thought you were adopting an
older child?</i> To which I reply – <i>So did we!</i></div>
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From the beginning we knew that we wanted to adopt a “US
Waiting Child” and if at all possible we wanted to adopt locally. A “Waiting
Child” is one whose parental rights have been terminated and with no other
possible family members to look after them. The vast majority of these children
are 10-12 years old and for some strange reason most seem to be boys. So this
is what we prepared ourselves for. We read books, watched DVDs, went to a
conference, all with the picture in our minds that we were adopting an older
child. We were told by numerous case workers that it is virtually impossible to
adopt a child under the age of 5 from the waiting child program unless they
have severe medical needs. We weren’t fussed. We knew this was the type of
adoption we were to pursue so it didn’t make any difference to us that the
child would be older.</div>
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The home study process seemed to take forever. We waited
six months to get into MAPP class and then it was another full year and three
case workers later before our home study was written and approved. The wait was
difficult but we tried to remain positive and used the time to focus our
efforts on the things that we could do – learning about older child adoption
and parenting strategies for children who come with a history of abuse and
neglect, as well as starting to volunteer at the local children’s home. When
our home study finally was completed we were touched to see the case worker had
written about our response to the difficulties encountered in the home study
process, “At no time did they express frustration. Quite the opposite, they
were cordial, cooperative, and easy to carry on a conversation with.” Little
did I know this one line would turn out to be very important.</div>
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With an approved home study in hand I hurried to inquire
on children. I searched the national database and scoured the web for local
agencies. I inquired on more than 100 children and sent our home study with a
cover letter and pictures to every agency I could think of. It was hard to keep
my heart in check as I waited to learn whether or not we would be considered a
possible match. We were sent child studies on about 10 children and a couple
looked like real possibilities, but in the end each one fell through.</div>
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We went away for vacation to England and I welcomed the
respite from the whole emotionally exhausting process. At the time we went away
we were waiting on more information and updated paperwork for a 12 year old boy
so that we could make a decision to pursue him or not. There was a lot consider
and even if we decided to pursue adopting him it would be a long process and
there would be no guarantees of success. We didn’t know what to do. The day
before leaving England we received an e-mail asking if we would like to be
considered for Isaiah. My heart melted when I opened the child study and saw
those cheeks smiling back at me. We’d been asked if we would like to be
considered for a toddler once before but weren’t the selected family. I fully
understood that even if we did ask to be considered for Isaiah there would be
several other families also interested. The case workers would review each
family and then pick the family they believe would be best to parent the child.
The last time we were one of five short listed families being considered and I
was honestly relieved when we were rejected because it meant that I could focus
again on older children. </div>
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But a strange thing happened in my heart as I read
Isaiah’s child study. I desperately wanted him and it scared me. I wrote back
to the social worker and explained we were returning home the next day and yes,
please consider us. To my surprise they asked us to come to the office in
Orlando so they could interview us. I was terrified at the interview and
convinced I’d made a bad impression. How do you respond to questions like, “Is
there anything not written in your home study that you would like to tell us
about?” It was only five days ago that we learned Isaiah even existed and up to
that point hadn’t given much thought at all to adopting a toddler. Don’t get me
wrong, everyone was very kind to us. I was just too scared and jet lagged to
relax. Towards the end of the meeting one of the social workers remarked, “I
was very impressed that despite the difficulties in your home study process you
didn’t complain and you went above and beyond reading books and preparing
yourselves. I think that says a lot about your character.” And before we left
she mentioned it again.</div>
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The next day I was in agony. We were told we would be
contacted within two weeks for the decision. I was sick with nerves and
couldn’t eat, how would I endure two weeks of this? Thankfully at 4pm that
afternoon we got the call that we were selected. I blubbered and cried on the
phone and thanked her profusely. I was at work and Ben was on his way over to
my building when the call came in. I couldn’t wait to tell him!</div>
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Now what I want you to know is that the very thing we
were most frustrated by – the lengthy home study process – was the very thing
that commended us to the people who would decide the future of our family! Over
that year long period it was hard to understand how God could have possibly
been in charge of our circumstances. If He truly wanted us to adopt shouldn’t
the process go smoothly? Shouldn’t we have some amazing and inspiring story to
prove how God was working everything out for us? Had we made a wrong decision?
It was difficult to know what to do other than put one foot in front of the
other and carry on in hopes everything would work out.</div>
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Today, I am so thankful for that year long wait. Without
it we wouldn’t have been matched with Isaiah. I am astounded that what I
perceived to be working against us, was actually working for our good. The next
step is to meet Isaiah which will be on Friday this week. By the way, Friday is
our 10th anniversary. God’s just too good to us, right? We’ll have several
visits before he moves in and after he’s settled and everyone is happy that
he’s doing well we’ll go to court and make the adoption official. Isaiah will
receive a new birth certificate that lists me and as his mom and Ben as his
dad. In every legal aspect he will be ours, just as if he was born to us.</div>
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And the name Isaiah, well it’s perfect. I don’t know why
or how his birth mother came up with this name, but I know she got it right.
Isaiah means “God is salvation”. We smile, turn our eyes to heaven, and say - <i>Amen!</i></div>
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<i>But GOD’s not
finished. He’s waiting around to be gracious to you.</i></div>
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<i>He’s gathering
strength to show mercy to you.</i></div>
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<i>GOD takes the
time to do everything right—everything.</i></div>
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<i>Those who wait
around for him are the lucky ones.</i></div>
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<i>Isaiah 30:18
(The Message)</i></div>
Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-72198466783234971052012-08-19T14:24:00.000-05:002012-08-19T14:24:37.069-05:00Are You With Us?
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As we move ever closer to meeting the Helimission flight
requirements and towards adoption I need to ask – Are you with us? Because
plenty of people think we’re crazy for the life we’ve chosen and have no problem telling us so. </div>
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Do you understand why Ben would work so hard for so many
years to take his family overseas and work for free flying missionaries and doctors to
remote locations at the very point in his career that he would qualify for well
paid pilot jobs here in the US? Do you understand he isn’t throwing all his
hard work away?</div>
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On the adoption front, do you understand that our desire to
be parents isn’t to build a perfect little family? Ben and I are both broken
people restored by a forgiving God. We are wayward children welcomed home by a
loving Father. Do you understand that we deeply desire every part of our
existence, family included, to be a part of seeing lives made whole?</div>
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When everything is difficult and scary, will you stand in
our corner and fight the demons of the past with us? We are well aware
difficulties will come. When we are culturally frustrated and homesick living
in another country will you encourage and pray for us?</div>
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Here’s the deal, we believe Jesus when he promised rest for the weary and burdened soul. So these choices we make aren’t about sacrifice,
but freedom. Choosing to use our talents and experience, lives and love, to make known the One who heals and restores. We’re excited about that! So I lay everything
out on the table and ask – Are you with us? Will you walk this road too? There are plenty of people
who will think we’re crazy, but so what if they do?</div>
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<i>"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light." - Jesus</i></div>
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<i>Matthew 11:28-30 </i></div>
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Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-69308489441964856772012-07-15T16:35:00.000-05:002012-07-15T16:36:55.022-05:00Summer Spectacular 2012<br />
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Five days of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Summer
Spectacular</i> camp is simply not enough. This year, the same as last, I felt
like I arrived in Clarkston only to leave a few moments rather than a week later.
Knowing the time would pass lightning fast I didn’t want to take even one
second for granted. Now that I’m home, I
have to ask myself – What if I lived every day like that? But I digress. </div>
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The city of Clarkston, GA receives and resettles refugees who
come to the US to escape religious or political oppression, war, and famine.
Families from Sudan, Somalia, Myanmar, Eritrea, Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan and many
more countries combine cultures into one colourful, messy, fascinating city.</div>
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Clarkston is a city of survivors. You don’t have to search
hard to hear the most incredible and horrifying personal accounts of men,
women, and children fleeing for their lives. Families torn apart, homes and
livelihoods lost forever. </div>
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Clarkston is a city full of challenges. Upon resettlement the
federal government gives newly arrived refugees 90 days to find a job and start
supporting themselves. Can you imagine arriving to the US after years of living
in a refugee camp and being told you need to find a job asap? By the way, you
were probably a farmer in your old country and you probably don’t speak English
let alone read or write it. That’s right, now hurry up and find gainful
employment in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Crazy right? That’s why the services provided by agencies like Friends
of Refugees are so important. They pick up where the government lets off and
help refugees learn our language, customs, and become self supporting.</div>
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The <i>Summer Spectacular</i> kids’ camp is one of the many
programs provided by Friends of Refugees. With so many vulnerable people living
in Clarkston there are substantial gang problems. For only $25 per kid (I
seriously don’t know how they can charge so little) they feed, teach, have fun
with, and keep kids off the street over the summer.</div>
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Each week of camp a group of volunteers comes in with
activities. This is where I come into the story. The week of July 2-6 our church sent of group
of about 35 volunteers to help with the camp. Like last year, I joined the
middle school team – my favourite! No really, they are! <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">:)</span> Focusing on the camp theme of
compassion we planned activities and games to help teach and practice compassion.
We held a compassion themed scavenger hunt, made duck tape wallets and roses and
melted crayon art for friends and family who needed cheering up, took the kids
to pick up trash at a rundown apartment complex, and of course threw in games
and a day of laser tag! It was a blast!</div>
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Ben put together a
video of the camp and some of the other activities from the week. It’s really
good so I’ll stop typing and let you sit back and watch. Hope you enjoy it and
maybe, just maybe, the beautiful faces will catch your heart as they do mine
and you’ll consider supporting Friends of Refugees with your time, prayers, or
finances. You can learn more here: <a href="http://www.friendsorrefugees.com/">www.friendsofrefugees.com</a>
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One month since our home study was completed and we’ve
inquired on lots of kids, received a handful of responses back, and enjoyed our
first matching event. We’ve already experienced the excitement of a possible match
swiftly followed disappointment mixed with joy of learning a relative for that
child had come forward. Disappointment that we won’t be considered right now as
possible parents for her, but also joy that she has not been totally abandoned
by her biological family.</div>
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I don’t know what to say about the whole process except that
it is very weird. So foreign to anything I knew or expected an adoption process
to be. My only real life adoption experience was watching friends adopt a baby internationally.
Sure, we talked to people who had been through other types of adoptions (even
foster-adopt), but no one had adopted a waiting child in the US.</div>
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There are more than 100,000 waiting children in the US.
Their parental rights have already been terminated and unless adopted these
children will grow up in foster and group homes until they age out of the
system at 18. Of the millions of orphans worldwide 100,000 of them live in my
own country. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We met 12 of them today at
the matching event. Twelve orphaned children. Precious children. Right here in
Brevard County. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Don’t worry, I’m not going to jump on the orphan pity bandwagon
and try to coerce you into adopting and make you feel like an insensitive horrible
person if you don’t. Not having a Mom and a Dad is a really big heart breaking deal,
but I’d rather have you want these children because they are amazing, not
because you feel sorry for them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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What I will tell you is that I had an absolute blast
roller skating and playing laser tag with some pretty cool kids! These children
- the ones who showed off their skating skills, raced Ben around
the rink, pinned me into a corner in laser tag and kept shooting me every time
my light came back on, the talkative outgoing kid who gave us some of his candy
winnings before leaving, the shy kid who hung back but reminded both Ben and I
of ourselves, the pizza loving Michael Jackson dancing kid, the teenager who I
thought I wasn't able to connect with at all, but melted my heart when she made sure to
smile and wave goodbye to me, these kids – they are the US waiting children! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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One day one of them, one of 100,000 of them, will become our
child. One will become part of our family just as if they were born to us. How
incredible is that! </div>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6439848.post-60122982751919453002012-05-30T19:40:00.000-05:002012-05-30T19:43:33.400-05:00Busy Tuesday: 2 major events to tell you about<br />
Ben is a European Flight Instructor!
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Ben passed his EASA Flight Instructor checkride – whoo hoo!!
Remember a couple months ago when the checkride was stopped midway because the
examiner discovered Ben didn’t have enough instructional hours? Remember how discouraged
we were? Remember how we didn’t know what would happen because the European regulations
were changing and we worried he might have done all this work for nothing? </div>
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Turns out that the UK ended up postponing the implementation
of the law changes and Ben was able to make up the lacking instructional hours.
The additional time meant that Ben could still be approved under the current
system which recognizes his previous experience and gives significant credit
for the course. With the completion of the checkride yesterday the school may
now submit the application for the issuance of Ben’s EASA FI rating to the UK
CAA. </div>
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Ben will now go to work as a flight instructor on the
European team. This will be a significant change to his day to day work load –
one that we are excited about! Currently Ben has six students that he is
responsible for tracking, scheduling, teaching flight lessons, and teaching
theory lessons. As part of the European team he’ll have 4-6 students but with
the structure of the program will not have to focus so much on teaching theory
(there are fulltime ground instructors for that). Instead, he’ll be able to
focus on teaching flight. He will have 4-5 prescheduled flights each day
instead of the 1 or 2 flights and 2 or 3 theory lessons he currently has. The
result, more experience in flying the aircraft! </div>
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Home Study Completed</div>
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The second major event of yesterday is the completion of our
adoption home study! Our social worker completed the home study and yesterday
dropped it off at Brevard Family Partnership for the final signature. Once BFP
reviews and signs we will officially be approved to pursue children for
adoption! </div>
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We’ll receive a copy of the final document and start to contact
case managers of the children we’d like to get more information about. We’ll
also be able to attend matching events and meet some of the children in need of
families in our area. This doesn’t mean we are anywhere near having a child
move in with us because the matching process can take a long time. But we are
at least out of the paperwork weeds for a little while!</div>Ben and Anisha Hopkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05700162617500910340noreply@blogger.com0