Catch Up - Jeyson

Continuing in catch-up mode, here's a little update on this guy.

Audrey was only about 5 days old in this pic…already learning the art of drinking Brazilian tea from Jeyson

- Jeyson's has been flying as a co-pilot to villages a lot these days.  He's wrapping up the hours required by our mission before he can fly on his own in this region.  He's also getting advanced training on runways so he can be authorized to land on them one by one starting from easiest to most difficult.  (I could write a whole post on the landing strips and what makes each one difficult - mountains, rivers, animals, mud, etc)  

- Right now Jeyson is awaiting news about whether he will be helping to ferry two different planes down to central Brazil.  One could happen any day and other other probably in March-ish.  These will be trips of about 12 hours of flying and very tiring, but great experiences and helpful for the mission.

- Jeyson is really enjoyed spending time in the villages and with the missionaries there whenever he goes for a flight.  He brings home encouraging stories of what's going on and fruit from the jungle too.

- Back on the ground, Jeyson continues as the head mechanic/shop manager.  And he's really good at the job too.  Not that I know personally since I'm so UNmechanical, but all of the other mechanics always speak very highly of his abilities, and especially his ability to diagnose problems.  This is especially important when flying in such difficult areas, where there is no room for mechanical problems.

- Jeyson's a great husband and dad.  Even though he works long hours at work, he is great at balancing time with us at home too.  He also is wonderful at being calm and patient with the kids when I'm at my whits end at moments :)  And he's definitely into dates and not above diaper changes…couldn't ask for more.