Pastor Brave

This is a pastor and his family from one of the villages that I frequent. Over the time I've been flying out here, I have been able to get to know this pastor pretty well. This is the family that fed me monkey one day when I was waiting in his village for the weather to improve. Unfortunately, since I am moving soon, I won't get to take him up on his offer to take me hunting or hiking into the virgin jungle.

I took this picture on Thursday, but when I went back to his village on Friday he didn't greet me right after I landed like he usually does. Apparently he was sick in bed with a fever on Friday. I'm sure that he would appreciate your prayers as he leads the people of his village into a deeper relationship with our God.

Pictures from our MAF Christmas Parties

Julia watching festivities while eating bracelets that Dad got in the gift exchange.

Kids playing Ode to Joy for everyone on the recorders.

Bad Weather

The best thing that sometimes happens while I fly is that I have bad weather, and can't get to my destination. When this happens I usually land somewhere else and wait out the weather. Sometimes I wait for hours untill the weather clears. So, why is this so great? It is so great because I have time to talk to my passengers and really get to know them. I realize that every one of my passengers has their own unique story, but rarely do I have the opportunity to discover their stories. When I'm waiting on weather I learn SO MUCH. The man in the photo above just graduated with his masters in seminary. I was taking him on part of his journey back home so that he can minister to his own people. Had I not had bad weather, I never would have found out this incredible family's story.

Air to Air shots

Thanks to Dave Forney for sharing these recent photos with me.

Real Cereal

The other day Laura found some real cereals at a local store. This may not sound like a big deal but when all that has been available for a couple years is a silly coco cruchy, real cereal is a very big deal.