What a fun trip! What a whirlwind of a trip! Only 10 days on American soil! But we’re back now and we’d like to share a few highlights, scattered through several posts. Too much to say in just one!
We saw God’s hand during the whole time and we’re so thankful for how all the details came together for this one BIG event. And we now have a DAUGHTER! Yay! Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bruner!!
On the way to the U.S. we stayed for two nights in Brisbane, Australia with the Vanderduys family. They have been friends of ours here in Ukarumpa, but left in December as their son, Joel, graduated from high school early. Joel was Luke’s best friend and so it was great for them to see each other. They had a fun time together (along with classmate Levi who traveled with us) and it was also wonderful for John and I to catch up with Craig and Sharon.
John and Craig wishing they were a Bee Gee :)
Sadly, there were a lot of people that we saw during the wedding week that we didn’t get a picture of (or even get to talk to for that matter), but it meant so very much that they were there, wanting to be a part and a support of this big day in our family’s life. Thanks to all of them!!
Here’s a few random pictures of friends and family:
Kairu made it! … Seeing Grant for the first time at his Ultimate practice!
Spending time with my sister and niece :)
Some of our Solomon Island family at the wedding
Grandparents, nieces, and a new to us grand niece :)
some of Grant’s Ukarumpa classmates!
Having my dear Solomon Island friend and her daughter share a motel room with us was so special
We’ll post another update about Grant’s graduation in a couple of days. Until then, thanks for reading!
TO BE IN TOUCH:
PO Box 1 (134), Ukarumpa EHP 444, Papua New Guinea – john_bruner@sil.org, j-b.bruner@sil.org.pg
** (new address) Grant and Sara Bruner, 700 Daniel Ellis Dr., Apt 10105, Charleston, SC 29412 – grantbruner27@gmail.com & sarabruner14@gmail.com
Joey Bruner, c/o Dave & Ceil Bruner, 206 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 – joeydbruner@gmail.com
TO GIVE ONLINE:
https://www.wycliffe.org/partner/Bruners
TO GIVE BY MAIL:
send gifts to:
Wycliffe Bible Translators
P.O. Box 628200
Orlando, FL 32862
(The check should be made payable to Wycliffe Bible Translators – include a note that says it is for the ministry of John and Brena Bruner)
johnandbrena 
Praising God for His blessings and answered prayer for safe travels and a great time with wedding and graduations. Your head must be swimming for all that has gone on. My mother, who remember you as her Pioneer girl, Brena, and supported you as you grew and went into ministry ( I took over after she passed), would have been so happy for all of you. God is good all the time!!
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What a joyful time. The new Mr and Mrs Bruner are a handsome couple!
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I love it!! Thanks so much for sharing this special time with us!! Am looking forward to the next instalment. Lydia (PNG Retreat!)
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What a great wedding picture of the couple. I am so happy for all of you. I feel like I am looking back into the past: Grant brings together memories of both the Peters and Bruner families.
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So happy for the daughter addition! How exciting for y’all!! ♥️
Terre Coble – Keller Williams
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Great pictures. Congratulations on having a daughter and to the happy young couple. We rejoice with you. Dick and Edie
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Loved these photos…post more of them! Thanks for sharing the news of this blessed day in your lives. What joy! Prayed for all of you for this day and continuing in prayer for all of you.
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