Too Nice To Be A Prison

Too Nice To Be A Prison

Everyone loves optimism but I'd argue that between optimism and pessimism, pessimism is the more prudent worldview.
Are They Pirates Or Idiots?

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.
Living In A Constant State Of Poorly Suppressed Panic

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.
It Was A Relief To Drive A Car That Didn’t Complain About My Driving

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

I hate moving. Janice dreams about it.
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
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
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.
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.
Village Hopping With A Floatplane In 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.
Our First Tropical Christmas

Our First Tropical Christmas

Sweating while caroling and other strange ways to spend Christmas.