Blinks, Bridges and Goodbyes

On April 2 we said goodbye to our spacious house 291 and hello to cozy house 320 in our same neighborhood. It was not our plan to move; however, budget cuts within our Kenyan region made it necessary. Honestly, this has been a challenging season. Yet in the midst of this unwanted change, we felt

A Hug from a Stranger: February 2021 update

Even though the January delay due to Covid was not what we would have chosen, we saw so many silver linings. The forced rest and extra time with our sons was exactly what we needed!Phil, EJ and Matthew arrived back in Kenya on February 12. A Hug from a Stranger“Sorry ma’am, you are not allowed

Delayed but not dismayed

Once upon a time a missionary family made a well thought out plan.  Enter Covid.  In the midst of ever changing plans, we remain thankful that God is in control. Our two month visit for the holidays had an unexpected encounter with Covid which has forced us to delay for the time being.  Uncertainty looms

Sharing Cabbages and Compassion

In September we emailed out a special AIM AIR update, but apparently not many people received it. You can read that update on our Newsletter page. When Covid hit, Abigail’s jewelry business took a sudden nosedive. With 5 grandchildren to raise alone, she was the first friend I felt led to help financially.  (Kenya has

5 years in Kenya!

Hands down, the reason we stay is people!

EJ Flies a Plane!

On March 1 – before Covid-19 took over headlines – I accompanied Pilot Lindsey on an AIM AIR flight to western Kenya to pick up a short term missions group. Beautiful valleys and villages soared beneath us as we skirted storm clouds. After getting our 5 passengers situated, I settled in the co-pilot seat, ready

Reimagine & Renewal

AIM AIR-Reimagined The email said, “The board will vote on the future of AIM AIR.” Gulp! Last fall brought a bit of uncertainty to our team, as we prayed and waited for the Board to decide if AIM AIR was even needed anymore.In October 2019, the Board emphatically stated that AIM AIR continues to play

Peace in the Changes

FAMILY: Launching 3 young adults into the world of work and college feels like a double loop roller coaster ride (yucky!).  Returning to Africa on Sept. 30 without them was perhaps the hardest thing we’ve ever done.  Yet, they’ve all landed in Wisconsin, venturing out into their chosen paths.  We are grateful for God’s peace

Leaving Well – Home Assignment 2018

It’s time for our first Home Assignment! (Furlough) Our thoughts have been quite reflective as we think about the last 3 years. Two recent experiences stick out. 1. The other day I (EJ) was driving (which is still stressful, but not as much as before) to our homeschool co-op, and this thought crossed my mind.

Card’s Journey

One day, Ms. Missionary Supporter was sorting through her mail.  With a gasp of pleasure, she excitedly opened a card from a missionary family that she and her family support in Kenya.  Inside she read a brief note of thanks, handwritten on the beautiful homemade card with a distinct African flair on the front. “I