Covering New Ground

We never knew he could play the piano, and with such passion =-).

Into Wisconsin we went with Zeke showing us how he could tickle himself. Driving gave me many miles to call friends and set up times to meet with them. I understand how a traveling business man feels now, but I have one thing better...the cutest secretary. It was very neat, we were able to set up many meetings with many friends in both WI and MI, praise the Lord! Zeke had to get his word in too. "What do you mean you can't deliver? Three large cheese pizzas, yes, the blue van" =-) Steve Irwin watch out, our son is a Zoo keeper. He likes to have ALL his animals in his arms, which he can hardly fit his arms around them all, before he goes to sleep. We were able to update three supporting churches on our progress, and give a better understanding of where our support level is. We enjoyed a neat little cook out with friends at this church one Wednesday, what an encouragement they have been to us. Oshkosh! Working at Oshkosh is always a joy, and something I have done now for the last 11 years! Wow, that's crazy! This year one of my old youth pastors came up and I was able to get him a ride in a trike, he loved it. It's great fun when you share the excitement of what you enjoy with others! What a great way to share THE TRUTH. One of the new LSA (light sport aircraft) at Oshkosh this year, we all called it "the flying egg." This is about the most simple aircraft out there. A Quicksilver with one person, no brakes or much else, but a whole lot of fun to fly. Zeke has been able to travel so much better this trip because he seems to be so much more creative. He can play with just about anything (picture) and keep himself occupied. It has also helped that daddy hasn't had so much "get there itis" that we stop for longer periods of "get the energy out." If Zeke knew how to petal he could have driven himself around the circle without a wingman. Visiting with friends and sharing with them our passion gives us so many opportunities to do things. We get to share everyday life with them as we catch up on their lives and share ours too. Zeke's new helmet for when he plays with Daddy. I was throwing pillows at him. =-) He is good at holding things down and loves to ride on anything that moves. What a boy. My old "home" when I was a staff kid here at NTBI. We stopped in and saw a lot of old friends still doing their part to teach students about the Bible. This is a very special couple. They did our premarital counseling with us and Bethany and I have really seen Christ in this couple's lives, and it's a blessing to know them as they continue to serve the Lord faithfully. We pray we can be has effective as they in our ministry. Across Indian, again on the way to Michigan. Spending some time at the annual Coast Guard Festival, Ezekiel was able to be the Captain of this Canadian vessel. With 4 2,000hp engines this ship can consistently break through 10ft thick ice! A really neat boat that can be operated by one man if needed, I can't imagine how busy he would be though. A night shot of Zeke and one of those glow stick necklace as we waited about an hour for the fireworks to start to end the show. Some of the best fireworks I have ever seen too. We were able to get a quick video of a part of the grand finale to share with you. - turn up the volume - It was almost too much with all of the "booms." Leaving Michigan on Monday the 16th we head over to PA for a Missions Fest at the Smoke Town Airport and some flying time with a friend there as we visit. Then we will be on to NC to visit some relatives and friends before heading south to "Home!"