Tag: Kodiak

Time Flies!

Time Flies!

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 […]
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Living Life

Living Life

We have been in Papua New Guinea for a little over a month and have settled into a rental home on the NTM mission center. Thank you all for praying for us as we get back into “living life” as a family. Jon got right back into flying, thanks to the expertise of his flight […]
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Safe Arrival in PNG

Safe Arrival in PNG

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 […]
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The Countdown Begins

The Countdown Begins

‪#‎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 […]
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Kodiak Flight Evaluation: Passed!

Kodiak Flight Evaluation: Passed!

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 […]
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Kodiak Flight Evaluations

Kodiak Flight Evaluations

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 […]
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Spare Leg and Another Hurdle

Spare Leg and Another Hurdle

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 […]
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First Solo Flight with Prosthetic

First Solo Flight with Prosthetic

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 […]
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Recovering Well

Recovering Well

Thank you for praying for Jon!! He is recovering well, the doc said he could get up on his foot within 48 hrs just not to do any running & jumping. 😉 And in true Jon fashion he got up walking & got back to work within a few days of getting back on the farm. […]
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