Meet Andy and his parents

Last Saturday afternoon, I hosted our newest MAF-I apprentice, Andy from the UK. Pictured sitting between him is his Mum and Dad. Andy provided the food, Isobel the punch and I the cupcakes. When MMS personnel get together there is always food and lots of laughter and fun!
Tim tells me Andy is doing well at the hangar and a blessing. Welcome Andy!

Cupcakes galore!

Last week not only being LETU week, but it was time to bake cupcakes for the local Christian school, sorry no picture, but I did use gold foiled chocolate coins for decorations, heard back something about being "the B-E-S-T" from the senior high kids-). Because there are sometimes left over cupcakes, Sherry takes them up to the hangar, knowing that there would not be enough to go around, I baked 24 extra to be sure that our LETU guest would be sure to have one. The cupcakes pictured here are from Andy P. open house that I hosted last Saturday. All of us were invited from MMS not only to visit him, but to meet his Mum and Dad who just arrived from the UK for a visit. All total, I made 135 cupcakes and a 3 tiered wedding cake. The Lord allowed me to sharpen up my time management skills, will I be doing this on a regular basis, I think not.

A very special wedding

Weddings. A wonderful time of celebration and joy for two people and their families. This is a picture of a wedding cake that I did last week for a very special couple. Valerie has cancer and wanted to marry her sweetheart Mike. Within one week, they had a minister, reception place and a cake. At the time, I did not know either the bride or groom. We were introduced to them as Tim and I assembled the cake. All this took place because of my dear sweet sister in the Lord, Suzie who only knew of one person who might be able to do the cake, me! What a privilege and joy it was to have a part in the lives of these two very special people.

Finished Project

Tim completes the window, albeit with a modification to the window locks. We purchased the windows and door from a surplus business in PA, can't always trust what is marked on the merchandise, but it worked out well in the end!

Tim the Window Man

Here is a picture of Tim making ready the instalation of the downstairs window. Window instulation 60 years ago was not very exact, local building codes were not as strict as today's standards are.

Back at the "Ranch"

Back home on Vine Street, Tim has been replacing 60 year old windows in our garage. Last fall, strong winds blew out panes of class from the old windows. We purchased new windows and a "man" door last year while in PA for our sending church's missions conference. Tim replaced the upstairs window first, then the downstairs one and last weekend he installed the new man or utility door. I'm so amazed by Tim's talents and abilities!

Hands on Instruction

Chief Inspector Dennis Satterthwaite discusses the procedures for reparing the engine on a 1941 Taylorcraft while LETU students look on. While at MMS, students are given opportunity to work on different aircraft in our 3 hangars.

MMS and LETU at Worship

MMS is blessed to have a team of LeTourneau University aviation students come and serve with us over their spring break. The team is headed up by Matt Poleman, faculty advisor. Matt and the students make the 16 hour trip to Coshocton, they are hosted by an MMS family while they work in the hangar. The students work on various air craft with an MMS team leader. We as an mission are blessed by their willing hands and hearts. These young men and women have a deep desire to follow the Lord to the mission field, where ever that may lead.

The hangar is a little quieter and empty this week as they have returned to Texas. But our hearts have been blessed by their testimonies and sacrifice. For old missionaries like Tim and I, we are proud of the next generation that the Lord is calling to serve Him.

It's a bird, a plane, no its Tim!

Tim rode his bike for the first time this year on Monday to work. It is about a 4 mile ride out of town, and then a half mile ride up a steep and winding hill to the airport. When Tim rides to work, I ride my bike to meet him on his return ride. We meet on the corner of Main and Burt Avenue streets, from their we have a short ride to our home. Tim will ride to work almost every day until November, this gives him an opportunity to exercise and relax before coming home. Also, an opportunity to save fuel cost for his car. I take advantage of riding whenever I can, you will see me pedaling up to my friend Jeanne's house every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to work out in her basement. I take advantage of being able to make the short ride into town almost every day to run errands or sightseeing. On Sunday evenings you might spot us riding our BBFT, otherwise known as our bicycle built for two going to church. We do get some fun attention, the younger crowd thinks our bike is really cool, and it is! The BBFT was a gift from dear friends from church a couple of years ago.

The First Signs of Spring

Last week while outside, I noticed for the first time that the tulips in our kitchen garden had finally popped up! Up until now, I've been hearing and seeing the cardinals, jays, wrens, as well our yearly visits from the crows in our yard. I'm happy to finally see spring flowers making their appearance. I find it rather amusing that I forget from season to season what's in my garden only to be surprised when a flower shows up! Soon, it will be time for Tim to start the weekly summer mowing, sorry honey!

Baby Abi aka, the little angel

Tim took this picture of Abi sleeping in our living room. She is 6 months old and the apple of her mum and dad's eyes! She is an excellent traveler, inquisitive and friendly! I was able to keep my Grandmother skills fresh by providing "toys" from my kitchen, the "really expensive educational" toys that all children love the best. We look forward to spoiling Abi when she comes back with her Mum and Dad next Fall.

Friends, Far and Near

We've had a very busy week here. Wednesday night we hosted our new friends, Mark and Jenny who are the proud parents of Abigail. They arrived in Coshocton from the UK last Saturday night. Our friend, Bat-Enkh from Mongolia arrived here in the wee hours Tuesday morning. Seated next to me on my left is our near and dear friend Karen, she's married to Keith, who had to leave right after dessert, to pratice the drums at church, so he says:-)! Fellowship with fellow believers is so precious, we enjoyed our evening with everyone very much.

Bible Study Ladies Group

Since arriving here in Coshocton seven and a half years ago, I've been involved with a group of ladies who meet in a local church. What started out as a MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) group, evolved into Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study. Our group has varied in size, from 20 to 5. The reason being that our local economy has seen the loss of business, to the extreme of one large one who not only closed its doors, but had the building demolished.
What we lack in numbers, we are big in our love and concern for each other and our families as well our community here in Coshocton.
We study God and His Word, wanting to know Him on a deeper level, to encourage each other and lift each other up in prayer, all the while wanting to bring Glory to Him. In this picture, two have moved. Glenda, who took this picture is our newest attendee.