The “Why”

March 9, 2020

“When you know your ‘why’ then your ‘what’ has more impact, because you’re working towards your purpose.” Michael Jr. After a night of fitful sleep interrupted by unfamiliar sounds and punctuated with excruciating leg cramps, the sunlight streamed in through the windows way too early that morning. It had taken us a grueling 15 hours […]

Not “Just” a Mechanic

July 28, 2019

For almost 2 decades now when people find out I work in aviation, hands-down the most frequent question I get is, “Oh, so you’re a pilot?” The easiest response is to simply say, “No, I’m a mechanic.” That saves the time of explaining that I actually do hold my commercial, single-/multi-engine, & instrument ratings and […]

Delivering Encouragement

September 25, 2018

Frank had an opportunity recently to fly mail in for our missionaries-in-training who are currently living isolated from civilization as an important part of their education at the Missionary Training Center. (You may remember him doing this at Jungle Camp, a similar class at our Canadian training center, last year which we posted about here). […]

Thankfulness Through Seasons of Growth

February 13, 2018

Thank you for praying for our family through Jacklyn’s pregnancy. Though it’s not over yet, the morning sickness has dramatically improved and we are so grateful to be functioning within a semi-normal routine once again. Jacklyn has a renewed appreciation for the ability to cook meals, wash dishes and laundry, and accomplish other basic household […]

Flights and Friends

October 19, 2017

Hey, Arizona friends! Do you want to go on a helicopter flight? You can soon! Details at the bottom of this blog. 🙂 Since we saw you last… We had Toby was retested for the nut allergy he had as a toddler and we are thrilled to say that Toby outgrew his nut allergy!! Now we […]

bad blogger

October 3, 2017

Wow, it’s been since MAY that I blogged last. They say it’s bad blogging etiquette to say “It’s been SO LONG. I’m sorry I’m a bad blogger. It’s been super busy.” But you know what? It has. Ministry: There have been more medevacs, which means both Josh and I work extra. From July 2016 to […]

Of scripture checking, ammonia poisoning and things that steal your joy

February 24, 2017

Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehimiah 8:10 (NKJV) Joy for the believer is a God-given gladness […]

quieter community

February 10, 2017

Things are lot quieter around here than the last time I wrote. I’ve gone back to part time in the clinic, which has given me a lot more free -time to build up some of those relationships that fell by the wayside as I inched my way towards burnout. I’ve joined a ladies Bible study, […]

big steps

January 13, 2017

I haven’t written in the last few months, but there has been so much going on! Josh and I have been really, really, really busy. No, really. 🙂 NTMA has been working really hard at getting the flight program back on track, a process that has been going on for a couple of years now. […]

july highlights

August 6, 2016

How can it be August already? Howww?? Time is moving way too fast right now. I thought that summer would be slow and boring, but boy, was I wrong. It has been so busy and so full that I’m not sure I can even remember everything we’ve done! I just know that there hasn’t been […]