tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39584630384832120112024-03-07T23:00:26.049-05:00The May FamilyAnd I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." Isaiah 6:8Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-77433670638916431732013-04-19T13:23:00.002-04:002013-04-19T13:23:55.226-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qt4xBosQQSI/UXF7WVWFTfI/AAAAAAAAH-8/FtofkN09FDU/s1600/100_3297.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Qt4xBosQQSI/UXF7WVWFTfI/AAAAAAAAH-8/FtofkN09FDU/s320/100_3297.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cu9SjPLUxH8/UXF7h2rOk7I/AAAAAAAAH_E/dFRpubJce50/s1600/100_3360.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cu9SjPLUxH8/UXF7h2rOk7I/AAAAAAAAH_E/dFRpubJce50/s320/100_3360.JPG" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eVBuggV1r7g/UXF7wXXJJAI/AAAAAAAAH_M/g-l4V7oV5Gg/s1600/100_3314.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eVBuggV1r7g/UXF7wXXJJAI/AAAAAAAAH_M/g-l4V7oV5Gg/s320/100_3314.JPG" /></a>
These are photos from in and around beautiful Charleston SC.
We are doing well. Dan and I are working hard. Danny, Hannah and our grandson are doing well. The little guy is getting so big, he and Grandma spent last Saturday at the zoo and had a grand time. Jacques is doing well, he is almost done with this semester and is on the Deans List. Have a wonderful weekend!
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Merry Christmas! We are doing well. Dan is still working hard at both school and work. I have transferred from the float pool to Mom and Baby and am really happy with the change. Danny recently returned from Japan after a 6 month deployment away from Hannah and their son. Our Grandson turned one and is so much fun! Jack is going to college full time and working a lot. He is becoming such a fine young man. We are very blessed to have such a great family and we love them dearly. May your Christmas and New Year be blessed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-4840533932108157752012-02-05T19:52:00.006-05:002012-02-05T20:05:43.700-05:002012<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zaoKpjogpAg/Ty8kx8fj9BI/AAAAAAAAHtQ/b9GOiYvmprM/s1600/100_1726.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zaoKpjogpAg/Ty8kx8fj9BI/AAAAAAAAHtQ/b9GOiYvmprM/s320/100_1726.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705819693372404754" /></a><br />October 6, 2011 we welcomed a bundle of joy, our first Grandson!!<br />He is so sweet and a total joy to us and his parents. Dan is still working hard at Boeing and is also attending Embry-Riddle University online for a degree in Professional Aeronautics. I am at Summerville Medical Center. We are looking forward to a May Family Disney Trip with all of Dan's Mom's children and their families that is coming up in March.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-5220484830457427472011-07-25T22:48:00.006-04:002011-07-25T23:13:25.927-04:00God is so good to us. He amazes me! He is so worthy to be praised!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fy1beR1yjSo/Ti4wHzZuRuI/AAAAAAAAHhM/MRd2jSLD5qk/s1600/100_1268.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fy1beR1yjSo/Ti4wHzZuRuI/AAAAAAAAHhM/MRd2jSLD5qk/s320/100_1268.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633493094502385378" /></a><br />Well a lot has happened since our last post. We bought a house in Summerville, SC. The picture is of a window in Charleston, not our house...just a pretty picture. Danny and Hannah are expecting a baby boy in October....cannot wait!! Jack joined us in SC but is returning to FL for school next month. Dan is working crazy hours at Boeing and I am getting ready to work for 8 weeks at a Advanced Wound Center (AWC) in North Charleston. I usually work part time floatpool in the hospital and they also float me to the 2 AWC that belong to the hospital system.<br />It has been crazy hot here, I think even hotter than Florida. One final thought...its 5 months until Christmas!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-12686102344367671142010-10-02T09:35:00.000-04:002010-10-02T09:36:00.014-04:00Battery Park Charleston<div style='text-align:center;margin:0px auto 10px;'><a href='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/TKc1P57aUUI/AAAAAAAAHec/DNUy6EcPX2g/s1600/100_0738.JPG'><img src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/TKc1P57aUUI/AAAAAAAAHec/DNUy6EcPX2g/s160/100_0738.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-14145762180935762862010-05-16T14:22:00.000-04:002010-05-16T14:22:08.125-04:00The Lataillades<a href='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/S_A3ztOu_dI/AAAAAAAAHcc/O_kqjp7btIE/s1600/100_0312.JPG'><img src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/S_A3ztOu_dI/AAAAAAAAHcc/O_kqjp7btIE/s160/100_0312.JPG' border='0' alt='' /></a> <br />Our church was blessed this weekend by the teaching of Patrick and Barbara Lataillade....<div style='clear:both; text-align:NONE'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-91630037413696629782010-05-08T08:46:00.001-04:002010-05-08T08:47:24.245-04:00for those who wanted to see more wedding pictureshttp://tpgriffin.smugmug.com/Weddings/Dan-and-HannaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-16381620159771902452010-05-02T14:15:00.006-04:002010-05-02T14:48:13.309-04:00quick update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/S93BfX5hxNI/AAAAAAAAHbw/OjVbfLWjz04/s1600/The+5+Mays.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/S93BfX5hxNI/AAAAAAAAHbw/OjVbfLWjz04/s400/The+5+Mays.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466738267433059538" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Latest and greatest with the Mays</span><br />Dan is finishing out the year at Calvary Chapel Sarasota Christian school with his great group of 6th graders. He is seeking an A & P position to start when school is over, we would like to stay in Florida, Georgia or South Carolina area but are willing to go wherever the Lord wants us....please keep this in your prayers.<br />Kate (me) has been at the wound care center for 1 year this month and enjoys working day shift with weekends off.<br />As you can see in the picture Danny has gotten married! He married Hannah Weissend, now Hannah May, on April 10th at the Calvary Chapel of the Finger Lakes in Farmington New York, Jack was his best man. Hannah is such a wonderful young lady, we are blessed to have her join our family. Once settled the love birds will be living in Jacksonville Florida while Danny finishes his Flight Engineer training at the Naval Air Station.<br /> Jacques has been working at his job at a local grocery store for over 2 years now and this year he made the the All State Tournament Basketball Team for Florida, where he played in a starting position. He maintains an all A honor roll while working and playing athletics. He will graduate in the first ever graduating class of Venice Christian School! It will be a lovely ceremony on June 5th with his graduation party to follow the next day at our church Calvary Chapel of Venice. He has at last decided on a college. He will be attending Florida Christian College in Kissimee, Florida!! He will be majoring in youth ministry and criminal justice and will play on the basketball team and will be just less than 3 hours from Danny & Hannah. <br />God is good....ALL the time!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-53100527986050757202010-01-06T07:21:00.005-05:002010-01-06T07:43:01.088-05:00quick update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/S0SFLj_rjrI/AAAAAAAAHR8/M7QNLe3C188/s1600-h/042.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/S0SFLj_rjrI/AAAAAAAAHR8/M7QNLe3C188/s320/042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423606284948311730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/S0SE-xPon8I/AAAAAAAAHR0/JRKmsdLD1tI/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/S0SE-xPon8I/AAAAAAAAHR0/JRKmsdLD1tI/s320/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423606065166589890" /></a><br />Happy New year to all! It has been a while since our last post, so we thought we would let everyone know how we are doing. Dan is working as a 6th grade teacher at Calvary Chapel of Sarasota school, while I am working at a wound care center. We had decided after we left Agape Flights to wait a year so Jack could graduate and be able to get the Bright Futures scholarship Florida offers its graduates with good grades. It is now 6 months until he graduates and we are praying about what God has for us to do for Him. We look forward with excitement to see what that may be.<br />Danny is in Pensacola at the air station there, he is studying to be a Flight Engineer. We will be getting a daughter this year as Danny is getting married. Jack is doing well in school. He is having an awesome basketball season and has been elected as class president. He is praying about his college options. <br /> <br />Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-65067000654036310882009-08-05T09:13:00.018-04:002009-08-06T00:46:51.153-04:00What a great but exhausting weekend!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SnpgL1Bij9I/AAAAAAAAHPo/fezCQDCK6Zc/s1600-h/Shuttle+Launch.Dannys+BT+Grad+%26+engagement+081.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SnpgL1Bij9I/AAAAAAAAHPo/fezCQDCK6Zc/s320/Shuttle+Launch.Dannys+BT+Grad+%26+engagement+081.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366707662293733330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SnpgLj2f0GI/AAAAAAAAHPg/R_QHeMmLlQI/s1600-h/Shuttle+Launch.Dannys+BT+Grad+%26+engagement+068.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SnpgLj2f0GI/AAAAAAAAHPg/R_QHeMmLlQI/s320/Shuttle+Launch.Dannys+BT+Grad+%26+engagement+068.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366707657684013154" /></a><br />Dan, Jack & I, along with Grandma Sharron, Aunt Kelly & Courtney, and Andy, Lynn, Hannah, Jack & Laura Weissend all went to Chicago to attend Danny's graduation from Navy Basic Training. The ceremony was powerful and moving. Danny's division won Hall of Fame. We all stayed at the same hotel so we hung out and got to know each other better...it was a great time.<br />The big news of the weekend was that <span style="font-weight:bold;">Danny proposed to Hannah and she said yes! </span>So we are getting a Daughter in love. (I much prefer this term than in law) We went out for an engagement party dinner at a Brazilian Steakhouse and some stranger paid for Danny's (who was in uniform) dinner and thanked him for his service to our country. Danny answered "My pleasure" what a fine young man he is...another tearful moment. Danny has asked Jack to be his Best Man which (also) had me tearing up....it was a very emotional weekend for all I think....lol. Slide show of photos to come.<br />Hannah is a very sweet girl who loves God! She is coming to visit us and Danny (mostly Danny I am sure...lol) in a few weeks and we are looking forward to getting to know her better. Can't wait to see you Hannah! <br />Danny is now in Pensacola FL for his A school. Dan is at Pensacola Christian College getting trained in the Abecka curriculum until Thursday night...hopefully he can have dinner with Danny one night.<br />For those of you who don't know Dan will be teaching 6th grade as well as teaching Math for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade at Calvary Chapel of Sarasota's Christian school. We are praising God that Dan has a job! We are staying in Florida for Jack to graduate this coming year and we don't know whats next...But God does...please keep us in your prayers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-26577621780618224362009-07-21T06:55:00.002-04:002009-07-21T07:02:09.153-04:00UpdateWe did not get to see the launch because of weather conditions, but we had fun being with Russ and Rosemary and we know what to bring and where to park for next time.<br />Dan is employed! Praise God! He is now a 6th grade school teacher at Calvary Chapel Christian School in Sarasota, FL. <br />Only 10 days until we see Danny! Not being able to call him up and talk to him whenever we want has been hard. <br />Have a Jesus filled day!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-50441448883679767262009-07-11T09:58:00.007-04:002009-07-11T10:52:31.004-04:00Space Shuttle Endeavour viewing/Danny's phone callGood Morning! Dan, Jack, Russ & Rosemary Sandman and I are going to Titusville to see the shuttle launch! It is set to launch at 1939 (7:39 pm). We have never seen a launch before!I am really looking forward to it. Please pray for good weather so it is not cancelled.<br />We got a phone call from Danny this morning and he is no longer sick(Praise God!)...he is doing well at Navy Basic Training...We miss him soooo much. He shares he can make his bed perfectly now...lol. He asks for letters from everyone ...PLEASE...they are a huge encouragement to him and keep him going...only 20 days until graduation!! We can't wait! There will be a nice sized group going to his PIR (graduation) Dan, Jack and I, Grandma Sharron (Dan's mom), My sister Kelly and her family, and the Weissend family. <br />I will post pictures from the Launch later. Have a terrific Saturday!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-67924311392319340192009-06-16T16:52:00.001-04:002009-06-16T16:53:18.097-04:00PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR EDITTED ADDRESS FOR DANNY @ BOOT CAMPUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-32890859681972575922009-06-12T16:03:00.004-04:002009-07-11T10:53:40.727-04:00Danny's mailing addressHere is Danny's mailing address at Navy boot camp:<br /><br />SR MAY, DANIEL R.<br />DIV 262 U.S.S. HOPPER<br />BLDG 7104<br />RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND<br />GREAT LAKES IL 60088<br /><br />PLEASE SEND HIM SOME LETTERS I HAVE HEARD THEY ARE LIKE GOLD AS THE RECRUITS OR SO FAR REMOVED FROM CONTACT WITH US CIVILIANS...LOLUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-84450239005902901962009-06-06T14:58:00.007-04:002009-06-06T15:18:00.725-04:00a quick sum up of late events<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/Siq_bdEdGFI/AAAAAAAAFlM/IQynXP36qOk/s1600-h/Dan+and+boys+in+ties.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/Siq_bdEdGFI/AAAAAAAAFlM/IQynXP36qOk/s320/Dan+and+boys+in+ties.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344294386209200210" /></a><br /> This picture is a blast from our past...what a handsome group of gentlemen... proof that Jack was once the shortest one in our family...lol. <br />Wow! it has been a while sine we last posted...We have been very busy! There is too much so in the words of Indigo Montoya I will sum up.<br />Dan and I went to Missouri to visit the Niesen's and had a great time they are doing well and the kids are getting big! Dan is still looking for a job but getting tons done on the home front, he installed a reverse osmosis system, a water softening system as well as various smaller jobs...I Praise God Dan is so multi talented!! I, Kate, got 14 inches cut off of my hair which I am donating, I also have a new daytime job at a wound center which I am loving!! No weekends and holidays off plus I work with a great group of people! Danny is on Day 2 of Navy boot camp in Chicago, IL. Jack is back at Albertsons grocery store and is looking forward to his senior year, he has some exciting plans for his future decided. We have moved our new address is:<br />5358 Illan Rd.<br />North Port, FL 34291<br /><br />We believe God is preparing us for serving Him in a different way...we are excited to see what He has coming up for us! God bless!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-27013870091059552502009-04-27T18:13:00.006-04:002009-04-27T18:41:18.717-04:00New York Trip<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SfY0LL1dLWI/AAAAAAAAFBg/KsjWwDDm68o/s1600-h/P4261986.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SfY0LL1dLWI/AAAAAAAAFBg/KsjWwDDm68o/s320/P4261986.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329504575799766370" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SfYz4MwZUyI/AAAAAAAAFBY/uf6U-t1iazA/s1600-h/DSCI0477.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SfYz4MwZUyI/AAAAAAAAFBY/uf6U-t1iazA/s320/DSCI0477.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329504249629463330" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SfYzph9CHrI/AAAAAAAAFBQ/SW09W7QmIo4/s1600-h/DSCI0474.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SfYzph9CHrI/AAAAAAAAFBQ/SW09W7QmIo4/s320/DSCI0474.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329503997621575346" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SfYujEEfVVI/AAAAAAAAFBI/llT0QRMi3Iw/s1600-h/DSCI0478.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SfYujEEfVVI/AAAAAAAAFBI/llT0QRMi3Iw/s320/DSCI0478.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329498388962432338" /></a><br />We went to NY to visit Danny for his 19th birthday, which was April 26th. We were blessed with a unseasonably (for them) warm and sunny stay. <br /><br /><br />We arrived very early Friday, we got to meet David and Sharon Banks who have graciously housed Danny during his time at Calvary Chapel of the Finger Lakes School of Ministry. David and Sharon, THANK YOU for welcoming us into your home (not to mention caring for our boy...er man) it was such a blessing to get to meet you and spend some time with you. <br /><br />Later in the day we met Hannah, who is a very sweet young lady who Danny is very attached to...and her very nice family. We had dinner at their home and shared a time of fellowship (we hung out...lol). On Saturday we headed to Niagara Falls. It is an amazing and beautiful site...we walked out on the observation deck overlooking the falls, it was so windy and the mist truly drenches you! We also walked over to Goat Island. On Sunday we went to CCoFL for second service. Pastor Scott Galatin gave an awesome message. Then the amazing Banks hosted a birthday lunch for 11 for Danny, again thank you. <br /><br />We were so blessed to be able to spend some time with Danny. We love you buddy and we are so proud of the godly young man you are becoming. Go Navy!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-48231565639292514432009-04-13T17:56:00.003-04:002009-04-13T18:28:41.821-04:00An end of a chapterWe have been blessed to have spent the past 2+ years serving our Lord at Agape Flights. The past few months we have seen in various ways that this chapter of our life was ending. Last Thursday was Dan's last official work day at Agape. We will be spending this week saying goodbye to our friends there and closing out the remaining tasks. At this point we do not know what is next, but trust God to show us when the time is right. We are a bit anxious about Dan not having a job, yet are excited to see what is around the next corner. We could not sum up the experiences we have been a part of in a shot blog, but a condensed version would sound like this: We have laughed, cried, prayed, seen lives change, made new friends, witnessed miracles, served, travelled, trained, witnessed births, witnessed rebirths, ministered, been ministered to, and blogged. We would not trade the experiences or the relationships we have had at Agape for anything. Rejoice with us, for we serve a Great God!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-14699945614157576662009-04-02T10:42:00.009-04:002009-04-02T17:36:58.480-04:00King Air emergency landing in Eleuthera Bahamas<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SdTPAtQnmJI/AAAAAAAAFAQ/-c669a7dvrg/s1600-h/KIng+Air+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SdTPAtQnmJI/AAAAAAAAFAQ/-c669a7dvrg/s200/KIng+Air+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320104670887647378" /></a><br /> Yesterday late morning Agape's plane, pictured to the left, encountered some difficulties when the right engine seized up and started smoking over the Bahamas. Pilots, Jeff and Steve, had recieved training recently on how to handle landing with only one engine should it ever occur. God is so good! They were able to land the plane fully loaded with cargo for the missionaries without incident. Praise God! Dave Spangler a missionary in the Bahamas came to the rescue and allowed his plane to to be used to get the cargo to Haiti and the D.R. Thank you Dave for your generousity! <br />It appears as if the engine will have to be replaced. Dan, Harvey, and possibly a few of the aircraft mechanic volunteers will most likely be heading to Eleuthera on Tuesday to begin the process of replacing the engine in preparation to bring "Grace" as named by Harvey home. Please keep the mechanics in your prayers as there is no hangar and they will be doing all the work on the tarmac with what they can borrow or bring with them. We will update as we know more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-87199897927014173082009-03-21T14:05:00.007-04:002009-03-21T14:29:06.102-04:00Short Update<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/ScUvFRxPIII/AAAAAAAAFAA/vE4Xccm1i70/s1600-h/Florida+2+003.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/ScUvFRxPIII/AAAAAAAAFAA/vE4Xccm1i70/s200/Florida+2+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315706702896504962" /></a><br />Hi all! It has been a while since our last post. We have been kind of at a loss for what God has for us, as our relocation to the D.R. with Agape Flights was cancelled a few weeks before our planned departure date. It seems that what was to be the plan has majorly changed. Because of these changes our friends, John and Sarah Niesen, have left the field to return to Missouri and the mission house in Santo Domingo has been closed. We are currently in prayer and seeking counsel on God's will for us. We are (still) more than half packed and are eager to serve Him in whatever He has for us. We are going to Greenville, SC next weekend to counsel with our Sr. Pastor, and we also have been seeking the counsel of our Sr. Pastor here in Venice. We thank you for all your prayers, please keep us and our Pastors in you prayers as we seek direction. We will post after we return from Greenville. The picture above is Dan speaking at Calvary Chapel of Bradenton here in FL. God bless!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-65740668921594452682009-02-18T08:31:00.003-05:002009-02-18T09:10:50.227-05:00Home? againWell, I, Dan, returned home last Friday from the Dominican Republic. I had many revelations while there. First, the little spanish I know is very inadaquate for serving. I could survive with what I know, but could not minister (Donde es el bano?). Next, working up close with the missionaries, we saw God is truly doing great things in the DR. Finally, the plans we had to minister there do not seem to be needed at this time. Kate and I would love to serve God in the Dominican Republic, but more importantly, we want to do what God wants. We do not believe that our plans to move there and serve are His plans. So, the question mark in the title is not a typo, but the reality of what we feel. We are seeking God's will for our lives, but are not sure what or where the next step is. If you visit our house now, you would see a family living out of boxes, since we were packed to leave. We are continuing to serve at Agape here in the states as we wait for the next step. Please pray for us and direction in our lives.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-68636919147361775742009-02-08T22:08:00.004-05:002009-02-08T22:14:48.729-05:00Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic photosI have posted a new slideshow with some pictures from my trip to the DR. I am sure Dan will have some more when he comes home on Friday...Yes John he IS coming home. It is so nice to get to spend some time with Sarah and the kids...they were missed. I hope you all (y'all) enjoy the pictures. I love and miss you Dan...see you on Friday! God Bless! <br />For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-76119082703398723382009-02-05T16:49:00.002-05:002009-02-05T16:57:23.655-05:00quick updateI (Kate) returned home late Tuesday night with Sarah, Evie (2), & Ransom (5 months). It was an uneventful flight..Evie and Ransom were troopers..Praise God! Then we drove 3 hrs home to Venice. Dan and John will return around noon on Friday Feb 13th.<br />Our time in the DR was busy, with helping the Niesen's prepare for their return to the US, closing up the mission house, helping with the distribution center and getting to know the missionaries in Santo Domingo. There will be photos to follow in the next few days. God bless!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-55690281485574007262009-01-25T10:12:00.004-05:002009-01-25T10:30:50.172-05:00Calvary Chapel Pastors Conference and DR trip<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SXyCvtq7yDI/AAAAAAAAE08/ECylJ96is9g/s1600-h/Copy+of+DSCI0304.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 156px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SXyCvtq7yDI/AAAAAAAAE08/ECylJ96is9g/s200/Copy+of+DSCI0304.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295251018105997362" /></a><br />Good Morning! This photo of our family was taken at the Calvary Chapel South East Pastor's Conference in Merritt Island FL this last week. The conference, which Danny was able to attend with us, was awesome! It blessed our family immensely. Unfortunately Pastor Chuck couldn't make it in person. He did however speak via the internet.<br />Dan and I will be in the DR from tonight until Feb 3. We are going to assist the Niesen family as the close Agape Flights Santo Domingo Mission house. Please pray for the Niesens, our family and Agape Flights during this time of transition. We will be leaving Jack in FL during this trip...Thanks to the Dolby family for welcoming him into your home...we appreciate it! Jack, We will miss you and we are so blessed by the young man you are! <br />Our family's relocating to the mission field will be after Jack finishes this school year. I will post a longer post about this later. God bless!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-43075943803756735732009-01-16T08:53:00.003-05:002009-01-16T09:03:53.347-05:00Preparing for whats next<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SXCTYFio5MI/AAAAAAAAEoA/UkD6vsuVZTs/s1600-h/Florida+3+155.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SXCTYFio5MI/AAAAAAAAEoA/UkD6vsuVZTs/s200/Florida+3+155.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291891604173939906" /></a><br />Well, it is Friday and we are preparing for the whirlwind activities of the next few weeks. Tomorrow we will be picking up Danny, Sunday we will depart for the Pastors conference at Merritt Island, and next Saturday we will depart for the Dominican Republic. Kate and I are looking to the Lord during this time to renew our vision and purpose in ministry. Please pray for Wisdom and courage as we accept His Will for our family.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958463038483212011.post-71612466248714553832009-01-13T15:53:00.003-05:002009-01-13T16:10:33.483-05:00Another day in sunny (or not) Florida<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SW0DOiaVfzI/AAAAAAAAEn4/PndDslulEuY/s1600-h/Florida+2+065.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Y86g0r-pGBU/SW0DOiaVfzI/AAAAAAAAEn4/PndDslulEuY/s200/Florida+2+065.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290888685520518962" /></a><br />Well, the cold front has finally arrived. Temps are dropping out of the 70's and it is raining pretty hard. Sharon, Dan's mom, left this morning. We had a great visit with her. Jack is visiting Wycliffe Bible Translators in Orlando today. We are getting excited about Danny's arrival this weekend. Pray for him, he believes that his wisdom teeth are coming in(ouch!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1