Once again hurricane season is upon us, for most people here in South Florida that means stocking up on supplies and getting the shutters ready to go up if the need arises. Harold and I worry about the same things, but our lives take us in a different direction than most during this time. Most of you out there know that Harold is a Missionary Pilot who flies in the Caribbean. What a lot of people don't know is that during hurricane season he also coordinates relief for Missionary Flights and also for Samaritan's Purse. Life can get really hectic, really fast when a hurricane hits, and this year it looks like we'll be getting more than our share. As you can see from this picture the Caribbean is really "heating up".
If this picture doesn't mean much to you, I'll explain. DC-3's don't hold up very well as hurricane hunters. Right now Hanna is blocking the route down to the islands, so the flight today had to be cancelled. Normally they would just postpone until later on in the week, but our dear friend Ike is planning his visit to the islands at that time with Josephine following closely behind. Meanwhile missionaries are starting to call for help with relief supplies, passengers are stranded on both sides, and it doesn't look like the weather is going to get any better. Please keep everyone involved in your prayers. We know that God is more that able to make these storms dissipate, but if he chooses not to move in that way pray for wisdom and safety for those making the decisions when to fly and when to stay home. Also pray for the missionaries and for those that they serve, that they will use this opportunity to be a blessing.
8 comments:
I love your title:) and the Saint quote...awesome!
I've been thinking of Harold and how this all affects his work. And it's good to keep in perspective (even when the weather is somewhat annoying for us) that others are truly being impacted in ways we can only imagine.
Great title - I also liked the one on fellow blogger Steve Ley's blog site...using the same picture he titled his post "Conga Line" - I love the originality that comes into play even when some are blogging about the same subject.
You are a wonderful and supportive wife - I would be a very fearful, fretting one I'm afraid - I love to see the impact people like you and your husband are making on the world around us!!
Will keep you all (especially Harold) in our prayers. Up here in TN we are praying for some rain from these hurricanes, but I pray God keeps His protecting hand on you all.
We will be praying! Thank you for the work that you all do!!
I, too, love the title, as well as the airplane picture with the scripture on it. Did you do that? Beautiful!! Take care and be safe!
You all will be in our prayers!
Kayla,
You and Harold are in my prayers as well as the mission work. God is in control even when it seems the elements are not.
Thank the Lord Louisiana was spared from Gustav. There is destruction, but it could have been so much worse.
May God Bless you and your precious family!
You did an incredible job of portraying your husband as your hero. It was interesting to get the perspective of a pilot's wife on these storms. It looks like Hanna is not going to be as big of a threat as we previously thought. Who knows? She has beeen dancing around our there in the ocean. We shall see!!
Thanks everyone for your prayers! Hanna moved east and cleared a path for the DC-3. MFI has two flights going into Haiti tomorrow (Friday). Keep them in your prayers as there will be some weather to dodge. Hopefully they can get a lot done before our friend Ike "blesses" us with his visit.
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