Simon is currently training two pilots from our Arnhem Land programme. They are being trained to fly the Caravan (Cessna 208) which will provide the programme with more pilots being able to fly multiple aircraft.
At the end of July he will be flying again to PNG for three weeks to do some training with two new pilots. This training will be focused in the western province. One of these pilots is from PNG and one from Switzerland. Simon and other colleagues will be helping out in PNG with training until the end of the year.
Aside from flying he has just completed another wood project. We had some desks which he made in Uganda but they won't fit in this house so he was able to re-purpose them into a picnic table. Looking forward to having some great meals at this new table.
Joshua has been busy with school but his hobby of photography also keeps him engaged. He will be submitting a piece of his work in the upcoming Cairns show which is a great opportunity.Here are a few photos of some of his work.
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| Waterfall on the tablelands |
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| Cairns esplanade water reflection |
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| Hong Kong by night |
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| A unique view of the city |
Zara has also had a busy term at school and is ready for the holidays. One of Zara's hobby's is horse riding. She loves animals as many of you know but her focus since coming to Australia has been horses. One of her friends has two horses and she has been able to, on occasion, ride her horses. Below are some photographs of her enjoying every moment she can get.
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| Zara in her happy place |
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| Cantoring with Sunny |
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| Sunny |
Horse photos courtesy of Christine Waters
I have been continuing my work in MAF with HR. The work has been varied and has involved a remit in helping out the Arnhem Land programme and the support base in Mareeba. Next month I will be involved in a job evaluation project for both the Cairns support office and the Mareeba support base. There is never a dull moment.
In Uganda we did quite a bit of hospitality and this has grown a bit in the last weeks here in Australia. We have enjoyed different folks around our meal table and developing new friendships. Next week we have a friend from our Arnhem Land programme staying with us whilst attending a course in Cairns.
I have just finished a course in Mental Health First Aid. We covered some challenging topics but good to gain some extra tools to enable to help those who suffer in this area.
Zara and I attended a funeral on Tuesday as her best friend lost her Mum two weeks ago due to pancreatic cancer. This family would appreciate your prayers as they go through this time of grief and loss.
