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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Grief and Good News

Today is the memorial service for our friends, Jay and Katrina. It's been 2 weeks since their plane crashed into the river in Zambia, taking both of their lives and orphaning their 2 little girls (Find out more at: http://www.chitokoloki.com/?p=1018 ). The grieving process has been strange for me, as I haven't lost someone this close to me since I was in 9th grade. But I know grieving is normal and healthy, so it really hasn't been something to be concerned about. And God has been working through the whole situation. I have seen so clearly that HE is the One in control and that He is still trustworthy.

I keep thinking that those who do not know God probably don't understand how such a tragic thing could make us run TOWARD God and not away from Him. And how those of us who are training and heading toward being missionary pilots are even more committed and dedicated to the calling God has placed on our lives, despite the fact that a missionary pilot AND his wife just lost their lives. Why is that? It is because we long to bring the GOOD NEWS of Jesus to the lost and hurting people around the world. We want them to know the HOPE that we can all have, by accepting the free gift that God Almighty offers to each of us, the gift of ETERNAL LIFE with Him. "But how can they call on Him to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Him if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring Good News!" (Romans 10:14-15) Jay and Katrina are enjoying being in the presence of our Savior this VERY MOMENT! How beautiful are their feet, the feet of those who left the comforts of home and went around the world to share the Good News with others.

God is amazing. In the midst of the week of grieving and loss, He confirmed for us that HE still wants us to go. We were very encouraged by this confirmation, especially at a time where we might be tempted to doubt. But we are NOT doubting. God has commanded that we go to the end of the world to share the Good News. And then He gives us the strength to say, "Here we are. Send us!"

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Flashback-This Day 2 years ago...

So I thought I'd look and see what pictures we took on June 13, 2010. And here's what I found.

Benji (11 days old)

With Oma

Cross-eyed!

Getting ready to fly
(he's still flying the same RC plane!)

"Flying Dutchman"

Still one of his favorite hobbies!

Monday, June 4, 2012

Crazy Bug!

We don't have to move half-way around the world to see amazing critters! This beetle was outside our apartment the other day...here in North Carolina. He didn't look too friendly to me....

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Benji Quotes

Benji got a bottle of bubble bath that has a big picture of Elmo on it. Last night he asked me to turn the bottle around so he could see Elmo. After I do, he says, "Hi Elmo! This is my bath tub (points to the bath tub)....this is Thomas (holds up Thomas the train)....this is my truck (hold up his truck)." Then there is a short pause. He looks out the door of the bathroom and points, "This is happy birthday, Elmo". Then he turns to me and says, "Showed Elmo happy birthday, Mama". : ) He's been calling his birthday cake "happy birthday", so I think he was "pointing" at his birthday cake and showing Elmo.

Benji and Jozie taking a bath "together"!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Happy Birthday, Benji!

Today is Benji's second birthday. Crazy. The last year has gone by quickly and he has changed SO much in that time. Here are some pictures from his 2nd year of life. Happy birthday, Benji-boo! We love you SOOOO much!