We find ourselves in Papua New Guinea fixing missionary planes and complaining about the heat.

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Apr
I Wish I Was Rich Enough To Burn Down The House & Start Fresh... But I'm Not.

I Wish I Was Rich Enough To Burn Down The House & Start Fresh... But I'm Not.

I hate moving. Janice dreams about it.
10 min read
15
Apr
Work Team Frees Mechanic Held Hostage By Airplanes

Work Team Frees Mechanic Held Hostage By Airplanes

A "Global Response" team traveled from Ohio to perform the rescue using only rivet guns and wrenches.
3 min read
12
Apr
Elliot Has A Birthday Party

Elliot Has A Birthday Party

Elliot turned six today. He’s pretty excited about it. I was pushed into an existential crisis, just like last time he had a birthday.
4 min read
30
Mar
Another Tax Deduction

Another Tax Deduction

It's hard to hide a pregnancy when you live in a little compound. We're not ashamed to be pregnant but sometimes it's nice to have something you don't have to share, even if it's only information.
6 min read
19
Jan
A Blurry Dash Towards The End Times

A Blurry Dash Towards The End Times

"I came to the mission field to change the world but so far the only thing that has changed is myself." - Anton, Russian philosopher
9 min read
31
Dec
New Year, New Website

New Year, New Website

Just for your information.
2 min read
01
Dec
Tribal canoes and two Cessna floatplanes

We Survived Our Bush Orientation

Every new Samaritan Aviation family goes through a “Bush Orientation” which sounds like a formal thing, but it’s not.
14 min read
05
Oct
Dumping Money Into A Slot Machine And Hoping.

Dumping Money Into A Slot Machine And Hoping.

AirNiugini has many fine qualities as an airline but the thing it does best is lower your expectations.
8 min read
22
Sep
An Eclectus parrot in Papua New Guinea.

Kiwi, The Green Car Alarm

A screeching Eclectus parrot teaches me a lesson about contentment.
7 min read
19
Aug
Phantom Potholes & Life Lessons

Phantom Potholes & Life Lessons

Elliot learns to use a drill, Adi learns life lessons, and our new espresso machine keeps our guard up all night.
12 min read