Journey back to Kovol

We’ve been out in Goroka for several weeks, and it’s also been several weeks since we posted a blog. We decided to film the journey in as a way to get started blogging again and to give an impression of what it’s like arriving back in the bush.

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Lois S. · 11/10/2023 at 12:58 am

Thanks for sharing! the visuals of going back into the tribe are insightful! We will pray for team unity and shared joy.

Mandy Caley · 12/10/2023 at 6:20 am

Good to see 🙂

walkerwife · 11/10/2023 at 1:29 am

Thanks for the update, I was a little unsure as to where you were! Praying that your time out would have been profitable and that, going forward, you will be able to work in unity and harmony. God bless.

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