Everyone loves optimism but I'd argue that between optimism and pessimism, pessimism is the more prudent worldview.
Papua New Guinea
Are They Pirates Or Idiots?
We move into the nicest house within 30,000 square miles, Janice names a baby, and we go on a fishing trip and hook a French sailboat.
Papua New Guinea
Living In A Constant State Of Poorly Suppressed Panic
We started our journey at Cleveland airport where we unloaded twelve bags from our trailer onto a trolley. It took two people to push it into the Alaska Air ticketing area where the agents tried their best to politely avoid us.
Papua New Guinea
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.
Papua New Guinea
We Felt A Bit Like Convicts Attempting To Escape
We leave for America but not before making an important stop in Port Moresby.
Moving
I Wish I Was Rich Enough To Burn Down The House & Start Fresh... But I'm Not.
I hate moving. Janice dreams about it.
Cultural Expectations
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
Cultural Expectations
We Survived Our Bush Orientation
Every new Samaritan Aviation family goes through a “Bush Orientation” which sounds like a formal
Cultural Expectations
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.
Papua New Guinea
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.
Papua New Guinea
Village Hopping With A Floatplane In Papua New Guinea
We airdrop some electrical supplies to a bush missionary, then fly to Gavamas to pick up a missionary.
Christmas
Our First Tropical Christmas
Sweating while caroling and other strange ways to spend Christmas.