Kodiak Is Flying!!

December 14, 2015

Our first Kodiak is now flying in Papua New Guinea!! On December 1st it took off with its first missionaries and cargo. It had a busy first week of operation transporting over 20 missionaries and 2500 lbs of cargo!! Thanks for praying! Next year we are planning to do this all over again with two […]

Making Lemonade

October 18, 2015

After months of saving and hoarding birthday monies, the Wilson family was ready for their first ever family vacation! After being back in PNG for a little over a year, it was time for a little change (read: enjoy some first-world-culture). So we packed our swimsuits and headed out to Cairns, Australia. We’d been there […]

A Mama’s Week

August 9, 2015

After reading our last update, where Paul shared what an aircraft mechanic’s week is normally like for him, several folks asked if I would be sharing next about my normal week. So here you go: Monday: Look after kids and try not to go crazy. Tuesday: Look after kids and try not to go crazy. […]

A Mechanic’s Week

June 9, 2015

Monday— I, Paul, get up at 5:15 AM, get ready, give Joshua his bottle and am down at Tribal Supply by 6:45 to help load the day’s cargo in the NTM Aviation vans and head to the airport in town. It is only a 7 mile drive but as we leave we soon find out […]

Tangguat Teaching

April 17, 2015

In just a few days another tribal group, the Tanguat, will begin to hear chronological Bible lessons in their own language. These are exciting times as folks hear in their own language, most for the first time, of who God is and who they are before Him. It was just 8 years ago that the […]

Growing Bananas

August 23, 2014

Growing Bananas! No, I didn’t say we are “Going Bananas,” but GROWING bananas! Living in the tropics we see a lot of banana trees…or more accurately banana plants. It has been interesting to learn how they are actually large stems to bring water and nutrients to the leaves and forming bananas. As the bananas get […]

Getting Settled Back in PNG

June 7, 2014

We can hardly believe that we have been back in Papua New Guinea for a month! So much has happened and we want to thank you for your prayers. Dear friends helped get 6 checked bags, 5 carry-ons, 1 car seat, 1 stroller and all 4 Wilsons to the airport on time! We then joined […]

When God Says Wait

January 28, 2014

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9 We were expecting to be in our final weeks before departure back to Papua New Guinea (PNG), but God had other steps for us. In the weeks before Christmas Andrea’s mom, Diana, came down with shingles. We quickly changed […]

Merry Christmas!!

December 10, 2013

Previously on…the Wilsons We arrived back in the US in late June ~~ Doctor appointments ~~ Visited with family & friends ~~ Helped out at Vacation Bible School ~~ Joshua arrived in August ~~ More doctor appointments ~~ More visiting ~~ Helped at church ~~ Phoebe turned 2 ~~ More doctor appointments… Retreat! Paul got […]

Welcome Joshua!!!

September 11, 2013

We have just a few praises and prayer requests that we would like to share: Praise: On August 15th at 9:02 AM, Joshua Tait arrived via C-section weighting in at just under 10 lbs! Praise: Andrea is recovering well from surgery and we are both so thankful for all those who have been praying and […]