New Day Foster Home

Recently someone gave me the link to New Day Foster Home, which is a facility in China that takes care of children until they can be placed in good homes. Looking at the pictures of the children and reading their stories makes my heart break for them. Most of those babies were abandoned, just left alone in the street, until someone found them. They were abandoned just because there was something wrong with them, or because they were of the wrong gender; but there was nothing wrong with them-God made them that way for a reason. They may have a deformity, but that doesn't mean they don't need love. Each and every one of them is a tiny, adorable, sweet and beautiful gift.
This foster home takes in the babies nobody else wants, and gives them the loving care they need so desperately. Each one of those babies has a story; they also have a lifetime ahead of them. God has a plan for all of them, and thanks to people who care, each one of those little lives can be fulfilled. That's what I want to do someday-change Chinese children's lives. That is the reason I'm learning to read, write, and speak their language. That's what I'm called to do.

One Day, One Hour, One Minute

We found our new students a place to live! Thank you for your prayers. God has also blessed the school with a new airplane-one that's in actual working condition. (The other planes the school has are, well, in pieces in the hangar).
Something I've observed lately is how fast things can change, especially when you're not paying close attention. One day the sun could be gracing the earth, warming it in it's golden blanket; the next, the clouds could come rolling in, and the wind and rain could sweep across the ground. One minute you could have your plans in order-what you're going to do, when you're going to, and how you will do it; the next everything gets shattered and comes tumbling down on top of you. Or, one day you could be completely desperate and hopeless, and the next someone could offer you their hand, and, more importantly, hope. It's like when a rose blooms-it stays closed up for a while, then suddenly, one day, it opens, showing the world it's beauty. In just a day, a whole nation can change. In an hour, a whole point of view can change. In a minute, a life can be changed.

Trinity Aviation's new student, Gabe, is here! He starts his classes tomorrow. He and his family are living in the school director's home until they can find a place to rent in town. Please be praying we will find a good place for them soon.

Gabe's daughter, Ciara, and Lydia are close in age and have been having a blast playing together. Ciara is Lydia's first friend that hasn't been Faith's also, and she's very excited.

Sammy is eight, and gets along well with Eli, who has already given him a bike and let him wear his spongebob hat.

We went up towards Mount Rainier last night, and I caught a couple of good pictures of the scenery. It had been a warm day-warmer than it's been yet this year-and the sunset was really pretty. It looked like God really had painted the sunset.

The moon was beautiful, too. It makes you wonder how many other wonders there are out in space.

A work team came out to the airport yesterday and helped us with some more construction. We are putting in dorms, bathrooms, a kitchen, a classroom, and an office. We keep getting more and more phone calls every day from people interested in the school, including one from an unbeliever. A family from South Africa is coming as soon as we can get their visas. When I look back on how far we've come in the past two years, I'm amazed at how much work God has done in and through my family. A year ago, there wasn't a flight school yet, and now we have people coming in from all over the place wanting to learn. It's an amazing thing.

A Few Of My Favorite Things

I thought I would share with you some pictures I love, giving you a better glimpse at my family's life as missionaries.

I love that my sister, though she is young, is not afraid to worship.

I love that we live near the ocean, and get to visit it often-even if it is a lot colder than the Atlantic.

I love that this guy in downtown Seattle can make his living playing two guitars, hula hooping, and playing harmonica-at the same time.

I love that God created beautiful sunsets.

I love that my younger siblings get so excited about each new experience.

I love that God made trees big enough for the six of us to live in.

I love that I get to work with toddlers.

I love the double rainbow God sent us last year, and that my mom can't help cracking up about it because of the Double Rainbow youtube video.

I love the weird faces my baby sister makes.
(I guess she's not a baby anymore):

I love that my other little sister shares my passion for running, and that she doesn't let her size stop her.

I love this picture because of the look of pure joy on my brother's face

I love that I'm finally able to capture good pictures on camera

I love that my town's movie theater only has one screen, and only shows one movie a week.

I love that my dad can do what he's passionate about.

I don't know if that really gave you a look into our lives, but I hope you at least found it entertaining.

I took Lydia and took some pictures the other day! If you know Lydia, you know that getting good pictures of her not looking goofy is hard. Here are the results:

Yeah, she didn't really grasp the concept of "lightly hugging" the pole.

"The sun is in my eyes, Sissy!"

I could not get her to smile her real smile-this one is the closest I got.

This is my favorite

Posting soon!

Hey! Things have been super busy lately, and lots of exciting things are happening. I'm working on a post and will put it up as soon as possible.

~Saige

Exciting Things

Lots of exciting things have been happening! Tribal Waves, a YWAM team, came to help at the flight school. They tore down a wall we needed removed, did yard work, and pulled nails from boards. They were a huge help!

In exchange, we let them get pictures with one of the planes. It was a win-win!

Our church did its Vacation Bible School. I volunteered to help with the five and six year olds, and loved doing it. Some things I never thought I would say that I found myself saying VBS week: "You can't all three have the same chair", "If you walk and don't run down the hallway, you'll get another chance to win a prize at the end of the day", "I only have two hands and can't hold seven of your hands", "I know you can write your own name, but you can't have my sharpie", and "My lap won't hold more than one person at a time". I loved working with the kids, and wouldn't have spent my week any other way.

My dad, mom, brother and I all had the opportunity to go white water rafting in Oregon, and all had a blast on the river and fellowshipping with other Christians.
I was invited to go backpacking with a friend the next weekend. The place we camped was beautiful. We were right on the beach with the ocean creeping up fairly near our tent. It was a fun filled weekend carrying heavy packs on our backs, walks along the beach, and diving into waves. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera, or I would put some pictures up.

The flight school is getting students in early September, so we are all excited to finally get the school started. Dad is finishing up his training to be a certified flight instructor, so he can teach pilots in the air. We are all proud of him!