Resignation

Yesterday Jon had the chance to talk to his boss and the chief pilot about his plans for this Winter. Jon was wondering how and when this time would come. He'd have to make a special trip to the cities to talk to his bosses. Jon had been praying for the right timing. The Lord worked things out so smoothly!

How did it all happen? Jon and his crew had to pick up the helicopter in the cities after the night pilot had to leave it in the cities due to weather the night before. The night pilot had left the helicopter and drove a car out to Jon's base. Once Jon got on duty for his day shift he drove in to the cities to retrieve the helicopter.He had a little bit of down time (rare) and his boss and chief pilot both happened to be in the office at the same time. Jon nervously sat down to talk with both, not sure how they would take the news. But both bosses were very encouraging and took the news very well. Relief and an answer to prayer! Praise God!

Jon's chief pilot sent out the news to the rest of the bases today. Here is the letter:

Gentlemen,

Yesterday, Jon Leedahl informed Bob and I that he will be resigning from his position as a full-time pilot for Air Care, effective December 22nd.

Jon will be pursuing his long-time dream of becoming a missionary pilot.  This is a task that will require 3 years of training beginning in January, and will ultimately lead to flying airplanes and helicopters in the jungles of SE Asia or South America.

While Jon is in training, he will occasionally be available for part-time shift coverage on some weekends and during the summer.

I'd like to thank Jon for his professionalism as a Lead Pilot, Instructor, and Check Airman for Air Care, and wish him and his family the best of luck in this new adventure.

Shane Johnson

Chief Pilot

How exciting that things are coming together! Please continue to pray for us to be able to finish lining things up before school starts. We need to pack up our stuff and try to sell the house. Although it's not that HUGE of a deal if we don't sell it right away since we will be back and forth between the school and training. But pray for God's perfect timing. I know He has directed our life so far and will continue to do everything in His perfect timing and in His perfect will.

P.S. We just want to thank all of our family and friends for being SO patient with us as we have been gone  and traveling a lot this Summer. We've not been able to spend the time we'd like to with all of you. But thank God for Facebook for allowing us to stay connected with so many people. I know it's not the same as seeing all of you in person, but think of all the money you are saving in food costs by not having us visit in person. You know how much Jon can eat?! :) Just kidding. Fall and Winter are great times for us to be able to see more of you and it's just around the corner.