Flying

One of the things I love in life is flying. No matter how much I get annoyed with people at work, or situations in my life, when I get in the air, I feel free. The cares of the world just go away. When I am flying, I get to sit back a view God's creation. When you see the views from the air, you just can't help but be in awe. I get to see the magnificent mountains with the streams and river flowing down the valleys. I see elk grazing on the side hills, bears foraging for food, and deer running through the golden wheat fields. I am so fortunate to see things from the air, that many people will never have the chance to see. God's creation is absolutely amazing!

I dreamed of flying for many years. At first it was airplanes. Then I saw a helicopter in action on a forest fire. That changed my mind right there. I thought, "I want to do that some day!" Finally in 2007 I was able to see the dream start to come true. I took my first lesson on June 1, 2007. On Aug 16, 2007 I got my private license. That was huge accomplishment for me. I was now a pilot. I continued, and finished my instrument rating on April 3, 2008, and finished my commercial license on April 16, 2008. I am currently working on my CFI so I can teach others to fly.

I am so blessed to be able to fly. God has blessed in so many ways that may have kept me from flying. It is by His hand that I am flying and I pray that I can honor and glorify Him with all I do flying!