About Us
The Quick Version
We’re the Snader family and we’re serving with a Christian
We're fixing floatplanes in Papua New Guinea
supporting free medevacs to the only hospital in 32,000 square miles. This is our story as told by me, the grumpy dad.
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Saying Hello To Postpartum, Diapers, & Sleepless Nights
We welcome a beautiful baby girl into our family! Adi is very happy because, in her words, “Now my children will have an aunt.”
It Was A Relief To Drive A Car That Didn’t Complain About My Driving
We return from Papua New Guinea and begin our furlough.
We Felt A Bit Like Convicts Attempting To Escape
We leave for America but not before making an important stop in Port Moresby.
I Wish I Was Rich Enough To Burn Down The House & Start Fresh... But I'm Not.
I hate moving. Janice dreams about it.
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.
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.
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.
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
We Survived Our Bush Orientation
Every new Samaritan Aviation family goes through a “Bush Orientation” which sounds like a formal
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.
Kiwi, The Green Car Alarm
A screeching Eclectus parrot teaches me a lesson about contentment.
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.