Coming to you live from Alaska....

We are entering our last week here in Alaska and God has been so good. He has blessed us with very nice and clear weather and we have had a blast seeing his beauty all around. We have also seen the huge need for Missionary Aviation here. Just as cars are important to the lower 48, airplanes are here. It is the only transportation into and out of the villages in the bush. There are so many villages of 100-200 people out there and many pastors and their wives living among the villages who need to be cared for too. They need to know that they are not alone in this journey and that they can get the supplies needed to do their jobs there effectively. It is just as I learned and thought only existed in other countries. Alaska is like a 3rd world country of its own. They don't live by agenda's, which may drive me nuts, and will show up unannounced for days on end. Sounds a lot like the Philippines. Life is slower and more enjoyed and people genuinely care for each other and do for each other, not just with their mouth but they put actions into work. I have seen it happen.

It is true Missions at its best. Hard to believe we are still in "America". Alaskans do not feel a part of the lower 48 and often refer to the lower 48 as "America". It is like Alaska and America are two different countries. Many people here are from Michigan. Too funny. Lots of transplants here. :-)

Well, we are enjoying our last days here and desire your prayers as we journey home and on to pick up our boys. We can't wait to all be together again. :-)

God bless,
Lela~