10-20-18 Saturday 7:47AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
WHERE AM I??
Had another great meeting with NASA yesterday. We are steadily moving toward getting the Air Mobile Rescuer on-board the International Space Station (ISS).
Just the fact that there is strong interest in our technology is a HUGE BLESSING!!
The brilliant engineers at NASA are helping us make a better water purifier!!!
I am reminded of Proverbs 11:11...In the multitude of Counselors, there is safety.
Today, Ari and I will be helping at our home Church's "Fall Community Picnic". Cindy is working at the hospital today.
If you live in the area, come on out, would love to meet you and share some great fellowship and wonderful goodies!!
Now, I know I say this every single day, but I truly mean it with all of my heart....THANK YOU for your precious prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-19-18 Friday 6:47AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
A RESCUER TO GHANA....
Several months ago, I received a call from Terri, a retired Delta Airlines Flight Attendant. She had heard of the Air Mobile Rescuer water purifier.
She had led a medical team to Ghana earlier and the need for clean water was absolutely crucial to save lives.
Last night, we met Brother James from Ghana and heard his story. What an amazing "Man of God" with a true heart to help others.
An Air Mobile unit was funded during the evening. PRAISE GOD for CLEAN WATER!!
Meanwhile, the Scarborough family and friends, along with the Grove Church from Titusville, are clearing trees and spreading the love of God in the Panhandle.
The Team brought plenty of manual labor and hygiene kits and much more.
So many folks have lost everything and the needs are just staggering. This kind of love is exactly what our Lord was speaking of in Matthew 25....
Well, let's see what this day holds. May we be sensitive to His direction and guidance. THANK YOU for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-18-18 Thursday 6:57AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
HELP GOING....
THANK GOD for faithful volunteers! Cindy Scarborough and her children are usually at the front of the line offering to help.
Yesterday evening, I received a text from Garrett Scarborough (who has joined Air Mobile around the world) stating that they were going to the Panhandle in the morning to clear trees and help in any way.
Air Mobile will be sending 2 Rescuers with them to provide clean water in isolated areas.
The Grove Church, here in Titusville, is putting this team together. They're hitting the road as I type this blog.
Again, PRAISE GOD for those who care for others in their time of need! And THANK YOU for your faithful prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-17-18 Wednesday 6:33AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
IMAGES....
Sitting here in my office, sipping a cup of coffee with electricity, running water, a solid structure, my mind goes to the images of folks who have lost everything and not sure where they will sleep tonight.
Over the last 7 weeks, have been to disaster after disaster. My heart breaks for those who are suffering. I'm asking our Lord to use me for His glory wherever I am.
I'm also reminded of so many who are reaching out to others in this deep hour of need. PRAISE GOD for the Body of Christ.
Today, I'll be doing what I can to help those in need. THANK YOU, as always, for your prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-16-18 Tuesday 7:17 AM (Central U.S. Time) - Baton Rouge, LA - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
HOME....AT LAST!!!
The road trip from Baton Rouge to Titusville took about 12 hours.
I rolled into my driveway after 1:00am and just sat in the car for a few minutes realizing that I was HOME AT LAST!
The last few weeks have been INTENSE with Back to Back to Back to Back Missions to....HAITI / INDIA / NORTH CAROLINA (Florence) / DALLAS (African Governors) / FLORIDA PANHANDLE (Michael)!!
Just scroll on down with this blog and when you get to the bottom, hit older posts and scroll through September and you'll see what I mean. Whew, YES, I'm glad to be home.
My hope and prayer is that things get quiet....even just for a little while. I've MISSED my Cindy, Ari and all of my other kids and grand kids.
So, this morning, I'll leisurely sip a couple of cups of coffee, catch up with my sweet Cindy and watch the news.
I realize that I say this every single day, but I truly mean it with all of my heart....THANK YOU for your precious and invaluable prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-15-18 Monday 7:17 AM (Central U.S. Time) - Baton Rouge, LA - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
LEAVING THE PANHANDLE....
Our Mission to the Panhandle was coming to an end. The Southern Helicopter Bell Long Ranger was called to another mission.
We departed Valdosta, GA for a helicopter base (Coastal Helicopters) just outside of Panama City.
We're EXTREMELY THANKFUL to Ben Seal, Jr. for allowing us to utilize this wonderful tool for this outreach to Hurricane Michael.
We also had the privilege to work with Operation Blessing (OB) on this mission. It was a pleasure working with the OB Team!
Our pilot was Jacob Tugwell. You may recall that Jacob was the Southern Helicopter pilot on our outreach to North Carolina. Jacob is a FANTASTIC pilot.
I left an Air Mobile Rescuer in the hands of Jacob who will be continuing to fly critical missions in the Panhandle.
Now, we were "on the ground" just outside of Panama City. Traffic was horrendous and Chuck Holston, the War Correspondent and I needed a ride back to Baton Rouge, LA where this mission originated.
The owner of Coastal Helicopters (Greg Clubbs) gave us to keys to a pick up truck to take back to Baton Rouge. WOW! THANK YOU, Greg!
We bid farewell to Jacob and thanked him again for doing such a superb job of getting us to, and flying all over "Ground Zero" of Hurricane Michael.
Air Mobile was able to deploy 8 Air Mobile Rescuers to an area that has been devastated.
We're THANKFUL to our Lord for giving us this privilege to help those in need.
And, we're THANKFUL to you for your faithful prayer, love and support!!
It's time for me to hit the road for home. PRAISE GOD!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-14-18 Sunday 8:33 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Valdosta, GA - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
DELIVERY TO ST. PAUL'S
While enroute to Valdosta, GA on-board the Southern Helicopter I received a text from John Clark in Titusville, FL.
He asked if I would be working Hurricane Michael. I told John that I was currently on-board a chopper heading there.
Over the next 4 hours text after text exchanged. The plan formed and yesterday morning, John drove to Valdosta and our next mission began.
Deliver 5 Air Mobile Rescuers to Albany, GA for the team at St. Paul's Episcopalian Church to reach out into their community with CLEAN WATER!!
John then picked up 5 more Air Mobile Rescuers from Air Mobile HQ and drove to Valdosta. We met yesterday morning ready to head up to Albany, GA.
We stopped at the local Publix and loaded up with more food and hit the road for Albany.
We saw evidence of Hurricane Michael all along the way. Upon arrival, we met the St. Paul Team and delivered the food and Rescuers.
I went right to work training the Team and within an hour, we were on the road back to Valdosta.
Along the way, I was speaking to my son, Ben who lives in Tallahassee.
Ben identified a community that had the eye of Michael go directly over. They needed CLEAN WATER.
With the wonder of cell phone, text messaging a good signal, John and I met Ben in Moultrie, GA. We swapped our cargo and John headed back to Titusville and Ben and I to Valdosta.
Ben has joined Air Mobile on multiple missions and is quite familiar with the operation of the Rescuer.
It was a joy to present a Rescuer to Ben who will bring isolated folks clean water. Praise God!!
Today....we will see, we're ready for whatever our Lord has for us!
THANK YOU, as always, for your precious and invaluable prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-13-18 Saturday 7:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Valdosta, GA - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
EPIC DAY TO MICHAEL DESTRUCTION.... FROM BATON ROUGE TO VALDOSTA, GA TO TALLAHASSEE TO PANAMA CITY BEACH TO TALLAHASSEE TO VALDOSTA...WHAT A DAY!
After departing the wonderful meeting in Dallas and drving to Baton Rouge, we boarded the Southern Helicopters Bell Long Ranger for the first leg of our long day to Valdosta, GA.
I enjoyed the lift off and the view of the old muddy Mississippi River.
The Long Ranger is a wonderful helicopter but not very fast. We averaged about 90 knots to Valdosta, GA.
We had to stop for fuel 2 times before arriving at Valdosta, GA to meet the Operation Blessing Team.
When we landed at Mariana, GA for fuel, it was only when we explained that we had critical water purifiers on-board that they would sell us fuel. Praise God for this wonderful tool of CLEAN WATER.
Our next stop would be Valdosta, GA where we picked up the Operation Blessing Team who would video the "Mission".
We then flew to Tallahassee to pick up a Government Official to survey the damage with us.
The amazing ACTIVITY at Tallahassee was incredible as chopper after chopper took off bringing in vital relief to the devastated areas.
Our next stop would be the Lighthouse Church in Panama City, FL....an area absolutely devastated by Michael. We landed in the parking lot of this great Church.
The Sanctuary was crushed by Michael. From inside the Sanctuary, you can see the destructive power of Michael.
Chuck Holton, a well known War Journalist describes the scene.
The amazing thing is how the Lighthouse Church members showed up to reach out to the community with water, food, fuel, clothes and more.
After spending precious time with this Body of Christ, they gathered around the Helo and PRAYED! PRAISE GOD!
We then took off headed to fuel at Panama City Airport. We circled over the marina and the destruction was just awful.
We were losing light as the sunset. After fueling, we flew back in the pitch dark to Tallahassee to drop the Government Official.
Then to Valdosta where our team collapsed after this epic day of outreach!!!
And what about today?? The Operation Blessing Team will be flying back to Panama City Beach.
This morning, I will be meeting with Reverend John Clark of "No One Hungry Ministries" out of Titusvile, FL. We'll be heading to Albany, GA to bring in 5 Air Mobile Rescuers where CLEAN WATER is needed!
Stay tuned.....THE MISSION CONTINUES!!! As always, THANK YOU for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-12-18 Friday 6:27 AM (Central U.S. Time) - Baton Rouge, LA - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
CATCHING A RIDE TO...MICHAEL ON A FRIEND'S CHOPPER
My good friend, Ben Seal, Jr. has a seat for me to Valdosta, GA on his Bell Long Ranger. PRAISE GOD!!
I'll be meeting with Operation Blessing and seeing what we can do to help. We have Air Mobile Rescuers ready to go!!
They're fueling the bird right now and it's time to go. Stay tuned.... with your prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-11-18 Thursday 6:27 AM (Central U.S. Time) - Irving, Texas - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
STRATEGIC DEPLOYMENT....
Little did Danny Thomas know when we planned to deliver to Dallas, TX, Air Mobile Rescuers for East African nations, that a "Monster Hurricane" (Michael) would blow up between us!
Take a look at this map and the little Blue Airplane (that is actually the Chevy Equinox) as I scoot to the other side of Hurricane Michael and how the route is quickly consumed by the deadly hurricane.
The timing IS uncanny, but that is often the way the Holy Spirit of God directs.
And, even though the original order for Rescuers was 30, we are able to deliver 20 and have 10 for possible EMERGENCY DEPLOYMENTS in the wake of Hurricane Michael. God is good!!
I wanted to THANK Dan and Charlene for giving me comfortable place to lay my head before driving the last leg from Baton Rouge to Dallas.
Today, will be meeting the African Leaders and training them on the operation of the Air Mobile Rescuer.
So, this wild adventure continues. As soon as the mission in Dallas is completed, I'll be heading back to "Ground Zero(s)" of Hurricane Michael. May our Lord lead each step of the way!!
THANK YOU, as always, for your precious prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-10-18 Wednesday 5:55 AM (Central U.S.) - Baton Rouge, LA - Air Mobile "On the Move" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
SLIPPING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF HURRICANE MICHAEL...
Departed Titusville in a borrowed Chevy Equinox with 31 Air Mobile Rescuers on board.
My destination will be Dallas, TX. These Rescuers will be going to 31 East African nations. BTW, this order was placed long before Hurricane Michael.
But, I would have to slip to the other side of Hurricane Michael that is rapidly growing in strength.
The little "Blue Airplane" represents the Chevy Equinox barreling down I-10 racing to the other side of Michael.
The timing of this strategic "Rescuer Delivery" was perfect!! Just to my left was a "Monster" brewing. Michael is growing to a CAT 4 with winds of 145mph gusting to 165!!!
I called my good friend Dan Andrews. Have known Dan since High School. He had a sofa waiting for me.
At close to midnight I pulled into Baton Rouge and had a pleasant visit with my dear friend Dan.
Ahhh, I made it to the other side of Hurricane Michael!!!! Today, I'll arrive in Dallas to deliver the 31 Air Mobile Rescuers.
Meanwhile, Yahn is building more Air Mobile Rescuers for possible deployment in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
So, I'm packing up my bags and thanking my dear friends, Dan and Charlene for the comfortable sofa.
Next Stop: DALLAS TEXAS! THANK YOU, as always, for your precious prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-9-18 Tuesday 6:37 AM (Eastern U.S.) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "Home Base" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
HURRICANE MICHAEL GAINING STRENGTH...VERY DANGEROUS STORM!
Hurricane Michael is roaring toward the Florida Panhandle.
This storm can wreak major destruction and even death. I hope and pray that the residents heed the EVACUATION order!!
Meanwhile, I'll be delivering 30 Air Mobile Rescuers to Dallas where they will be sent to 30 African Countries. Will be driving them there by road.
Will be departing in the next 2 hours for the journey right through the leading edge of Hurricane Michael!
Of course, I'll deviate as necessary!!
We're still tracking the situation in Haiti following the powerful quake.
We're in close touch with Remote Area Medical (RAM) and will possibly be cooperating on relief flights into Haiti....after I return from the Dallas Delivery Mission.
Thousands have been left homeless and suffering following the most powerful quake to strike Haiti since the 2010 Earthquake. We're asking our Lord to help us to help them!
PLEASE PRAY for our Lord to give me good routing around Hurricane Michael. This storm is growing rapidly as I type.
Now, I know I say this every single day, but I mean it with all of my heart....THANK YOU for our invaluable prayer, love and support!!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-8-18 Monday 5:55 AM (Eastern U.S.) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "Home Base" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
HERE COMES (SOON TO BE HURRICANE) MICHAEL!! - HAITI DIGGING OUT AFTER POWERFUL QUAKE
Another Hurricane has just entered the Gulf of Mexico and aiming for the Florida Panhandle.
Michael is projected to become a Cat 2 Hurricane and will wreak havoc. Florida is battening down the hatches and getting ready.
Meanwhile, the situation in Haiti where the 5.9 earthquake struck is challenging the local hospitals to care for the injured.
We are currently speaking with RAM (Remote Area Medical) about the possibility of putting a Medical Team together and going there to help.
And, we are putting the final touches of a 30 Rescuer order to be sent to Africa. THANK YOU, as always, for your precious prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
PS - Yesterday, our Ariana led her first service at the Hospital in Orlando. She was joined by Barbara. I am so proud of her!! Good job Ari!!!
Joe
10-7-18 Sunday 5:57 AM (Eastern U.S.) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "Home Base" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
EARTHQUAKE SHAKES HAITI....
Last night (8:11 PM Eastern time), the most powerful quake since the deadly 2010 quake struck Haiti.
Fear and panic spread rapidly from the residents that are still shell-shocked from the 2010 quake that killed 250,000.
And, Barbara Walker (AKA: Rambo in the Blue Dress) had just left Haiti hours before the quake hit.
Barb flew to Haiti for the day to retrieve some critical components that we needed to complete our Rescuer order for Africa. THANK YOU, BARB!!
And, Sam from India worked on building Rescuers as both "hands-on training" as well as helping us to get the order ready for shipment.
THANK YOU, SAM!!
Sam has been trained on every aspect of the remarkable Rescuer as well as testing each unit.
When Sam returns to India, he'll be well trained on the operation, maintenance and repair of the unit. Praise God!! That is critical to keeping the CLEAN WATER FLOWING!!
We're pleased to have Barb with us for a few days. She'll be helping us today with the Chaplain Ministry in the Hospital in Orlando.
So, as I say every single day and mean with all of my heart, THANK YOU for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
AN ENCOURAGING NOTE from AFRICA....
Received this note from Africa:
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Fri, Oct 5, 8:23 AM (1 day ago)
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Dear Joe,
You visited our compound in 2017 when I was still in Juba. You
had the most incredible water filter and you donated one, demonstrated how it
works and installed it at the same time.
It is the best filter I have ever seen.
Right now I am in Kampala with 50 children who constantly drink
a lot of water.
Would you be able to donate another water filter for us in
Kampala? If not, would we be able to buy one? How much would it cost?
Let me know,
Blessings
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Cathy Groenendijk
I recall meeting Cathy in Juba, South Sudan last year. What a precious Lady of God! We donated an Air Mobile Rescuers to her orphanage.
Cathy's ministry to young girls in the war-torn country of South Sudan is incredible!
BTW, here is what the U.S. State Department had to say about Cathy: U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT HEROES!
Since receiving her request yesterday, we are seeking the funding to send her another Rescuer for her orphanage in Kampala, Uganda. PRAISE GOD!!!
Our good friend, Henry Foster, frequently travels to Uganda putting in Air Mobile Rescuers.
He's already agreed to "DELIVER THE RESCUER" to Cathy. All we need now is the funding for the unit.
So, on this beautiful Saturday, we keep marching forward working on bringing clean water to thirsty people!! As always, THANK YOU for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-5-18 Friday 6:27 AM (Eastern U.S.) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "Home Base" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
LET THE CLEAN WATER FLOW....
We're building Air Mobile Rescuers for Africa. This request came in before the Indonesia Earthquake / Tsunami occurred.
We must get these units built and tested for delivery on a tight timeline. Then....we will see where to go next.
Yahn is teaching Sam all about the Rescuer. Sam is actually helping build the units which is giving him excellent training on the unit.
When Sam returns to India, he'll be able to support the Air Mobile Rescuers in operation there.
PRAISE GOD! LET'S KEEP THE CLEAN WATER FLOWING!!
Time to get on with this day that our Lord has made!! And....THANK YOU for your vital prayer, love and support!
Air Mobile Joe
10-4-18 Thursday 6:58 AM (Eastern U.S.) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "Home Base" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
MARCHING AHEAD....
THANK GOD for Volunteers! Joe Prussel, a long-time friend and great Water Mule helped us build Air Mobile Rescuers yesterday. He was joined by another friend of Air Mobile, Hal.
And....Sam from India is gaining great experience by building Rescuers.
This training is invaluable for Sam to be able to support Air Mobile Rescuers deployed in India... and beyond. Sam is becoming a solid Water Mule!
Our main thrust is to move ahead and prepare for the "Next Mission".
We're currently making Rescuers that will be deployed in Africa. We're on a very tight time-line to get these units to Africa.
However, we are seeking our Lord's direction as to how we can help in Indonesia. Stay tuned.
As I say every single day and mean with all of my heart, THANK YOU for your precious prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-3-18 Wednesday 6:57 AM (Eastern U.S.) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "Home Base" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
TRAINING SAM & PRESENT TO FRED
It was a whirlwind day of training and presenting. Sam from India will be servicing and maintaining Air Mobile Rescuers all over India.
What a perfect opportunity to give him extensive "hands-on" training.
He and Yahn are actually building Rescuers that will be sent to Africa. Sam is learning the unit "from the ground up".
Yesterday, we presented (for analysis) a Rescuer to Fred Maxik of Lighting Science. Fred is a LEGEND and holds hundreds of patents. A number of his inventions are actually orbiting the earth as I type.
Fred has offered to help us in some design improvements and I can't begin to tell you how thankful I am to Fred for sharing his GENIUS with us.
Today, we're continuing to build Rescuers and we're certainly PRAYING for the victims of the recent Indonesia earthquake.
The death-toll is still rising and we're diligently seeking our Lord's guidance as to what we can do to help.
Right now, our hands are FULL and we're asking our Lord to help us to handle more. We truly want to go to Indonesia but must take care of business at home at this time.
MAY GOD'S WILL BE DONE!!
As always, THANK YOU for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-2-18 Tuesday 5:57 AM (Eastern U.S.) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "Home Base" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
WELCOME SAM....
It was a joy to pick up Sam from India yesterday. He'll be with us for the next few weeks.
Sam and his family have a wonderful ministry in India to the Dalit's AKA "Untouchables".
We've worked with Sam and his wonderful family for over 3 years. We love this family!!!
Our primary mission is to help bring CLEAN WATER & FOOD to these who have been downtrodden and forgotten.
During Sam's time here, we'll be training him on the full operation, maintenance and repair of the Air Mobile Rescuer water purifier.
BTW, Sam loves Fox News and is an amazing student of the U.S. government and our challenges.
So, even though Sam is a bit rattled by "Jet Lag", today, he'll be working with Yahn (a Premier Water Mule) and actually building Rescuers and learning the operation from stem to stern. Sam will head up our Rescuer Maintenance Facility in Southern India.
Meanwhile, we're following the tragedy unfolding in Indonesia. We're diligently seeking our Lord's direction on how we can help.
Time to get to work and get Sam trained. As always, THANK YOU for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
10-1-18 Monday 6:37 AM (Eastern U.S.) - Titusville, FL - Air Mobile "Home Base" - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe -
PRAYING....then PLANNING
In that order. I'm reminded of a wise man of God, S.D. Gordon who said....
"Prayer is striking the winning blow; service is just gathering up the results".
As I read the headlines about the latest disasters, my heart is often torn...should I Stay or should I Go. That is often one of my most difficult decisions.
As I see the news pouring in about the latest earthquake / tsunami to strike Sulawesi Indonesia my heart breaks as I see the images.
We've been there. We've brought in vital help after earthquakes and tsunamis. What should we do??
ABOVE ALL, WE SHOULD PRAY and ask our Lord what He would have us to do.
Here's more on this unfolding tragedy (WARNING: Graphic images) - DEATH TOLL 1300 & RISING!
In the meantime, we're pulling pieces together and building as many Air Mobile Rescuers as we can. We want to be READY if our Lord gives us the go-ahead to GO.
So, today, we PRAY & then PLAN!
THANK YOU, as always, for your precious and invaluable prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
PS - If you're new to this "rambling blog" and want to see how we've gotten to this "juncture of the journey", just click on "Older Posts" (below) and you'll see how we've gotten here. God bless and WELCOME ABOARD! Joe
