Pete and I have had a wonderful weekend spent together (a rarity in our lives currently)! Saturday was filled with flight cancellations, which led to a full day of resting with one another. I was pretty sad that Pete didn't get to fly with his students, but think it was the Lord's way of making sure we make time for each other during our full weeks. Pete is such an amazing flight instructor, always wanting the best for his students and making sure that they do well. I appreciate this about him.
Today, Pete had some flight time saved up that he needed to use to stay current, so I got to don my headset and tag along. We flew for about an hour, looking over East Texas and checking out the local lakes, "piney woods," and LETU from the air. I even got to fly a bit. I am currently learning to fly straight and level and do turns (with rudder and aileron). It's so much fun being in the cockpit with Pete! He has such a passion and talent for flying and teaching. The Lord is equipping him for great things!
We have another full week ahead of us. Pete will be flying with students (weather permitting) and trudging his way through another week of classes and labs. I will be hosting a UIL Competition on campus tomorrow and a small version of a preview on Friday. It should prove to be a good, productive week for both of us. We are blessed beyond words and grateful for our time at LeTourneau and all the Lord is teaching us in this season.
-Ashley
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Let's get it started!
Greetings from Texas!
We're so excited about where the Lord is leading us and can't wait to share each step of our journey with you! Questions about what we're doing? We'll here is the answer.
From early years we've both felt a call to full time missions. In the recent past the Lord has clarified how He wants to use us overseas.
For the past five years, Pete has diligently worked towards his Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument rating, Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine rating, and Instructor Certificates (MEI, CFI, & CFII). While not always easy, Pete has remained focused and driven towards what he feels called to do: become a Missionary Pilot. This not only meant that he needed to be a pilot, but also a certified aircraft mechanic with his Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P). As a missionary pilot, Pete will be expected to fly and perform any necessary repairs on the aircraft. Pete is in the process of completing his A&P as he flight instructs to gain hours and experience flying. This keeps him pretty busy, but I get to go on his student's cross-country flights and sit back-seat as he passes on his knowledge!
Ashley graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006 with a bachleors degree in Speech Communication. She now works at LeTourneau University as an admissions counselor where she recruits for the School of Buisness and plans preview events for students who are interested in LeTourneau. Ashley is a great encourager and she keeps me motivated when school becomes overwhelming. In the future Ashley would like to get her masters degree in marriage and family counseling which she intends to use overseas as she works with orphans and local families.
We are currently serving the Lord in Longview, Texas as we continue preparations to serve overseas. For now there is not a specific part of the world which we feel specifically called to. We are excited about the doors that the Lord will open and the work that He will continue in both of us!
Our desire is that above all else, God is glorified through our lives and that His Kingdom is enlarged through the work that He has for us.
We appreciate continued prayers and support as our journey continues.
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
We're so excited about where the Lord is leading us and can't wait to share each step of our journey with you! Questions about what we're doing? We'll here is the answer.
From early years we've both felt a call to full time missions. In the recent past the Lord has clarified how He wants to use us overseas.
For the past five years, Pete has diligently worked towards his Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument rating, Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine rating, and Instructor Certificates (MEI, CFI, & CFII). While not always easy, Pete has remained focused and driven towards what he feels called to do: become a Missionary Pilot. This not only meant that he needed to be a pilot, but also a certified aircraft mechanic with his Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P). As a missionary pilot, Pete will be expected to fly and perform any necessary repairs on the aircraft. Pete is in the process of completing his A&P as he flight instructs to gain hours and experience flying. This keeps him pretty busy, but I get to go on his student's cross-country flights and sit back-seat as he passes on his knowledge!
Ashley graduated from the University of Georgia in 2006 with a bachleors degree in Speech Communication. She now works at LeTourneau University as an admissions counselor where she recruits for the School of Buisness and plans preview events for students who are interested in LeTourneau. Ashley is a great encourager and she keeps me motivated when school becomes overwhelming. In the future Ashley would like to get her masters degree in marriage and family counseling which she intends to use overseas as she works with orphans and local families.
We are currently serving the Lord in Longview, Texas as we continue preparations to serve overseas. For now there is not a specific part of the world which we feel specifically called to. We are excited about the doors that the Lord will open and the work that He will continue in both of us!
Our desire is that above all else, God is glorified through our lives and that His Kingdom is enlarged through the work that He has for us.
We appreciate continued prayers and support as our journey continues.
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16
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