Testing...1,2,3... testing...

One of the things that we are extremely excited about is the Flying Doctor Project. Once a week every month we travel with a doctor to some of the remote areas that they want to reach. It has been exciting and frustrating all at the same time as we work to bring physical and spiritual healing to the neediest of the needy. One of the new aspects of the project is going to be a weekly Patient Transfer Flight. Each week we will coordinate with these rural clinics to bring those who are in need of more sophisticated care or surgery to one of the hospitals that we partner with. One thing that we needed to do before we started the flights was to test our abilities to get a stretcher into and tied down in our Cessna 182's. Some of you who are familiar with this type of aircraft are thinking that it's not possible, there isn't enough room. You would be right if you hadn't modified the aircraft. Instead of a bench seat in the back there are now two seats that fold away to the sides to give lots of space.

The door of the plane can be removed and the stretcher is ready for the test patient.

Marijn deciding how the stretcher will be tied down.

The test patient being loaded into the plane. They figured that if they could lift and put me in the plane and I fit, then they could lift and put anyone in the plane, thanks guys!!

"Is he going to fit!?"

Look at that, with room to spare!

The doctors that we work with say that the Patient Transfer Flights will literally be able to save months of treatment for some of their patients. The delay in receiving timely health care can result in lengthy recuperation times. We are thankful for your prayers and continued support with this project! 

The only difference...

There is a saying whose truth is somewhat debatable, that the only difference between men and boy is the price of the toys. Whilst valid points could be made for either side, we are thankful that the interests of young boys and girls turn into tools that God can use to build His kingdom. In the following case these interests include bringing Jason and Amanda Helmholdt, a couple from Michigan to Angola to construct runways. Just last week a container arrived here in Lubango that contained part of the equipment for that project. We are extremely excited about the possibilities that this equipment brings! As many of you know, health care is extremely lacking in many parts of Angola and this equipment will allow us to bring God's word and His healing to people that are in desperate need.

Who doesn't like to watch a crane unload a big container?

Prying open doors that are salted up from shipping. 

WOW! Look at all the cool stuff!

 Oh yes, men and boys and some of the toys!

You can help make a difference, why don't you consider joining our team and be a part of bringing "Wings of Hope" to the people of Angola. A huge "THANK YOU" to those of you who have already joined our team through prayer and financial support ~ We can't do this without you!!