After flying over 4 hours in the middle of Borneo yesterday navigating low rivers, reverse currents, boaters, swimmers, logs, docks, and shooting 8 landings this is why we do it...for that one flight that makes all the others seem unimportant. The above patient was an 18 year old girl whom I was told had heart problems. Since we couldn't get an ambulance to come pick her up, she was driven to the hospital in the back or our MAF car accompanied by her mom and a nurse.
Since dry season seems to have taken up residence in Central Borneo at the moment, there are lots of big fires burning as farmers and loggers clear the land. Each evening the smoke settles back to earth like fog and makes for some interesting sunsets. This was the scene as I got on the Piglet ready to ride home after a long, satisfying day committing aviation.
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This is one of the reasons I am a fan of MAF. Not only do you overcome barriers, MAF fulfills one of the basics of ministry in that they are available. Available to minister, help and simply be there. Not just the flight, but the drive and the carring example of picking up and carrying the young lady. A really cool example of God's loving, caring hand in our lives.
May God continue Bless everyone there and all those who you minister too.
Cheers from your Friend in Beautiful Downtown Burbank,
-Clyde
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