Time Flies!

June 18, 2017

We have now been in PNG for a year and 3 months. The time has literally flown by. It is such a great privilege to be a part of the team that is planting churches amongst remote people groups. As a pilot I get to see the missionaries who are working in the remote tribes […]

Reunion with Accident Scene Pastor

March 10, 2016

While at Summer Institute of Linguistics’s (SIL) main center in the Papua New Guinea Highlands we got to sit down with the pastor who stopped to pick up Jon at the accident scene. This good Samaritan got him on the PMV (public motor vehicle) and held him as Jon bled all over him. He was teary as he […]

Safe Arrival in PNG

February 20, 2016

Praising God for a safe arrival into Goroka, Papua New Guinea!!! We had an amazing group of friends come out to see us at the airport from the NTM Center & even had our dear friends fly in from the SIL Center!!! So special guys, thank you all for coming!! We feel like we are […]

The Countdown Begins

February 3, 2016

‪#‎Flashback‬ In 2003, Jon made his first trip to Papua New Guinea, where he was praying about his future as a NTM missionary pilot. So exciting to think we will be heading out, Lord willing, THIS Sunday Feb 7th, back to Papua New Guinea!!! ‪#‎newchapter‬ Hab 3:19 “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet […]

Final Preparations

January 22, 2016

A little over 2 weeks until we leave. Honestly, just feeling ready to go, excited about what lies ahead & ready to just settle into life & work in PNG. After living so long in transition, for all you ladies out there, puttering around my own home sounds heavenly! We’ve got a good chunk of […]

Tickets Booked

January 8, 2016

We’re thrilled, our tickets are bought for Papua New Guinea & we’re leaving February 7th!!! Can you believe it? Thank you Lord!!! We asked the boys if they are excited about leaving for PNG, Jaeden said, “Yes, but I’m sad because we won’t be traveling on the road anymore.” Whew, sounds like life on the […]

Kodiak Flight Evaluation: Passed!

December 16, 2015

Today is December 15th. One year & 2 months exactly since the day of the accident. After God miraculously saved Jon’s life, we have had endless prayers, months of recovery, countless people cheering us on & huge hurdles that God has given Jon the strength & endurance to overcome. We sit in awe of God […]

Kodiak Flight Evaluations

December 12, 2015

Please be praying with us guys: Today (Friday) Jon had a check flight in the Kodiak. It went well! Praise the Lord! He flies again on Tuesday with another instructor. The two of them will then compare notes and determine if Jon can fly the Kodiak again in PNG. Pray for wisdom & precision for […]

Spare Leg and Another Hurdle

December 5, 2015

Where in the world are those crazy Leedahl’s now? At NTM Aviation in McNeal, AZ. Pray for Jon as he has flight evaluations to see if he is ready for PNG. Even though he is cleared by the FAA to fly we need to make sure he can handle the PNG jungle airstrips. We will be […]

First Solo Flight with Prosthetic

November 28, 2015

On November 21st Jon flew his first solo flight in the helicopter!!!! He took me & 2 of the boys with him. The look of pure JOY & contentment on his face was so FUN to watch. Can you imagine the thrill it was for Jon to be back in the cockpit, doing what he […]