Stories from the McFarlands (by Paula; May, 2009)
This morning as I sat outside in my haus win (rectangular house made out of bush materials with a grass roof and no walls), spending time with the Lord, I read Psalm 78 and I began to remember some of the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord that have happened in our lives since our November 2008 newsletter.
God gave us several opportunities to help our Papua New Guinean friends in major ways.
One Saturday night in November we got word that Iti was in labor. We didn’t know if the hospital was open. We drove to the river. Iti walked through the river in the dark, in labor—pains about five minutes apart, climbed into our car and we were off! Yes, the hospital was open! Praise the Lord! It actually took until Sunday afternoon before little Bruce was born. Imagine this…no mattresses and no water at the hospital! We provided both for Iti.
A month later Weti, our PNG pastor’s wife, was ready to have her baby. We were also able to help get them to the hospital and meet some of their physical needs as well as spiritual as we prayed earnestly for the arrival of their son, Wesley. It was a difficult labor but the Lord was gracious and protected both baby & mom.
