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 […]

Living Life

March 22, 2016

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sharing Our Testimony

January 14, 2016

In case, you’d like to hear our story, Jon will be sharing on these dates: Jan 17th-West Prairie Lutheran, rural Leonard Jan 20th Grand Forks Faith E-free Jan 24-Whapeton Faith E-free Jan 30-NTMA Expo Phoenix, AZ Feb 7th- Depart for PNG If you are able to come out for any of these, we’d love to […]

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 […]

Merry Christmas from the Leedahls!

December 24, 2015

We are so thankful for each and everyone of you who has loved on us, cared for us and PRAYED us through this last year!! May God bless you all!! Pray for us as we prepare to leave for Papua New Guinea, Lord willing, early February. Thank you and Merry Christmas!! Jon, Adie, Jaeden, Levi […]

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 […]