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The theme for 2011 so far seems to be Change.
Our family has been adjusting to major life changes
since our return from furlough the first of December,
and this past couple of months has proven to be
more of the same.In our last newsletter, I (Christie) told you
about
the motorcycle wreck on the way to language class,
and having a plate and screws put in my broken left
femur. Since that surgery in February, I have begun
physical therapy to learn to walk again. I am now at
the point that I can go short distances using a walker,
only using the wheelchair when its a longer trek. My
bone is fusing back together with the help of the
Lord. We are choosing to believe that God has bigger
plans in the long run than those that the doctors are
sharing with us, and we trust you will pray with us for
that, as well. Weve sure been grateful for the
encouragement and concern youve shown to our
family during this time.
Ken and the girls have adjusted well to having to
serve me, although I have a hard time with
depending on someone else for almost everything I
need. There have been life lessons in this for all of us.
Ken is still recovering well from his open-heart
surgery, and continues to receive good reports on his
progress. God is faithful to lead us through these
situations.
THE HAGERMAN FAMILY Itaugu, Paraguay
April, 2011
tap (tah PAY ), n. a way or path(Guarani)
Many peoples will come and say, "Come, let us go up to the
mountain of the LORD...He will teach us his ways, so that we may
walk in his paths." Isaiah 2:3
All in a days work!
Home Bible study
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Mail: Ken and Christie HagermanCasilla de Correo 13134
Shopping del SolAsuncion, Paraguay, South America
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We made the decision shortly after the accident to
move to Itaugu, where we are now about an hour closer
to the hospital where my rehabilitation is taking place. We
were invited to live on the grounds of Hogar Ganar, a
facility for abandoned children directed by our friends, the
Mortons.
Right now, thirty children live in three houses of Hogar
Ganar, with a set of parents in each home. The children
are nurtured and cared for not only physically, but also by
receiving a good education, learning vocational skills, and
most importantly, experiencing the love of the Lord. We
are enjoying getting to know these precious little folks.
The 40-acre complex also includes an elementary andmiddle
school, mission team housing, a soccer field and
basketball court, a huge garden, dairy cattle, pigs, tilapia
ponds, chickens, a citrus fruit grove, honey bees, a bakery,
and an administrative building with a counseling office and
medical and dental clinic. We have a banana tree just
outside our back door! Several other missionaries are on
staff at Hogar Ganar, too. We are currently in the process
of getting settled and finding our place here in ministry.
Hogar Ganar
Prayer Focus--Guidance and direction in the ministry
--Physical healing
--Provision and protection
For now we are participating (when the physical
therapy schedule permits) in weekly school devotionals
and Saturday church services for the children who live
here. Weve begun a weekly Bible study and fellowship
meal at our home and are in the process of starting a
second one for young adults in the neighborhood. A
team of students from Lee University will be arriving for
a ten-week stay soon, and were excited about assisting
with their internship, as well. Camille and Caroline
continue with homeschooling but are attending the on-
site school on Mondays, for Guarani and Spanish classes.
They are enjoying getting to know so many new friends
all at once!There are many changes in our day-to-day life,
but
were reminded constantly that God was not surprised
by any of this. He has a plan and we are doing our best
to trust Him and follow that plan, for we know that all
things work together for good to them that love God, to
them who are the called according to his purpose .
Romans 8:28
