HEADING HOME....
Doing a final check on the "Retreat Cabin". Expecting some very cold days ahead and need to be sure all is properly "winterized".
Please pray for "traveling mercy" as I embark on this journey home.
Have been able to share some very memorable (LSU) moments with Peter who's temporarily up in this neck of the woods.
GEAUX TIGERS!
Have also been able to complete several projects that will make it easier for Cindy and I to spend more time up here in the mountains of East Tennessee.
Have truly enjoyed the peace and quiet that has enabled me to spend quality time with my Lord Jesus.
Time to load up and head south. As always, THANK YOU for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-17-19 Sunday 7:47 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
A PLEASANT EVENING &...TIME TO POINT TOWARD FLORIDA
Yes, our Tigers won (58-37), but Ole Miss made it a game.
I love spending time with Peter!
I know that some reading this could care less about football, but bear with me.
My beloved LSU Tigers are having a great year and just may win the National Championship.
It's time to wrap things up at the cabin and head back to Florida. Planning to hit the road tomorrow morning.
Will be re-engaging in the battle to bring clean water and much needed to help and sharing the love of God to those who are suffering in the Bahamas and Haiti and....beyond.
Have also been able to work on a few projects that will help Cindy and I to spend more time up here in this lovely and peaceful part of Tennessee.
Time to head out the door to Church and spend some sweet time in fellowship and hearing the Word of God.
THANK YOU, and again I say...THANK YOU for your precious and invaluable prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-16-19 Saturday 7:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
ANOTHER "GREAT GAME"....
LSU finally knocked off Alabama after 8 straight losses. The victory was sweet!
Well, this evening, there will be another great game - LSU - Old Miss.
Oh, I just have to share it....BILLY CANNON'S FAMOUS RUN
It's hard to believe that famous run was 60 years ago!
I remember listening to that very game on the radio....mmm, showing my age.
So, Peter and I will be getting together again this evening in Morristown TN (a good half-way meeting place for us) and we'll watch #1 LSU take on the Ole Miss Rebels.
It's going to be a good game, for sure!!
About to wrap up my time up here at the "Retreat Cabin" and will be heading back to Florida on Monday.
We're planning a number of mission flights to the Bahamas and Haiti. I'm so THANKFUL to have this wonderful time at the cabin.
Have been able to work on a number of projects that will enable Cindy and I to spend more time up here at the cabin. PRAISE GOD!!
So, on this beautiful and chilly morning in TN, I say, THANK YOU for your precious prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-15-19 Friday 7:11 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
A TIME....TO PRAY
In between missions, I find myself here at the "Retreat Cabin" with a time to be quiet and PRAY.
With that wonderful verse, none of us are in danger of praying..... too much!
Don't know about you, but when I pray, I'm easily distracted.
Usually, after a while, I come back to the Throne of Grace and continue my journey of prayer.
Oh, I've got some matters that need prayer, i.e. dealing with cancer and what course to take. Have numerous options.
Of course, I'm standing on the Word of God and BELIEVING God for HEALING! That's the main reason to spend these quiet days at the "Retreat Cabin".
I fully realize that healing can be accomplished medically or simply, miraculously. My life is in His Hands and may His will be done as to how this cancer will be healed.
My personal family has been devastated by cancer. My father, mother and sister all died from cancer. I must admit that this does weigh heavily upon me. And, that's the reason for PRAYER!
So, here I am STANDING on His Word and joined by my faithful friends who are praying for me to have His Guidance and Direction.
I know that I say this every single day, but I want you to know how much I appreciate your faithful prayer, love and support!!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-14-19 Thursday 5:13 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
TIME WITH JESUS....
Life inherently moves fast. Sometimes, it's difficult to slow down enough to hear the Word of God and actually absorb it.
The "Cabin" sets a good place to do just that.
I'll be heading back to Florida soon enough and getting back into the "trenches" of reaching into the disasters of the world to minister to the hurting and the thirsty.
But for now, have a few quiet days to simply sit at the feet of Jesus and enjoy His presence.
Oh, the older I get, the more I need Jesus!!
I'm especially THANKFUL to my precious Cindy who understands this deep need that I have to spend time with Jesus. THANK YOU, CINDY!!
So, on this cold day in the mountains of East TN, will keep the fire going and the Word of God flowing.
THANK YOU, for your precious prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-13-19 Wednesday 7:17 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
A SNUG CABIN & GOOD COFFEE & A "FIRESIDE CHAT"
Well, record cold temperature and snowfall are here at the "Retreat Cabin". Got down to 12 degrees. BRRRRR!
Just looking at that sweet old wood stove lends itself to a little "Fireside Chat". So, here you go...
Also, THANKFUL for a good internet signal here at the "Retreat Cabin". Just got a phone call from a Pastor in Cocoa Beach who wants to send a load of new tools to the Bahamas.
Well, it just so happens we're heading there soon. Of course I told him, "Yes, we can do that". Love being connected and able to respond.
Then, got another call moments ago from a Church down in Delray Beach, FL asking where to send the check for the water purifier and solar generator for the Bahamas.
I love it! Working with so many folks who love others and care for those who are hurting.
And...working together with you, who have rambled down this road of life with us over the years! Your precious prayer, love and support is INVALUABLE! THANK YOU AGAIN!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-12-19 Tuesday 7:27 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
SNOWFALL....
She's working at the Hospital in Florida and I'm working on a number of projects here in Tennessee. Oh, I wish she were here!
We're planning an Anniversary Party later this month and will let you know when. Hope you can come.
It's warm and snug in the little cabin. Have plenty of coffee and a strong internet. Can hear the Word of God and tend to business answering e-mails making calls. God is GOOD!!
THANK YOU, as always, for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-11-19 Monday 7:27 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
A "COLD BLAST" COMING.....
Bracing for 10 degrees and snow here at the "Retreat Cabin" tomorrow!
This "Florida / Louisiana Boy" is not used to this kind of COLD!
OK, I'll admit it. I'm rather excited about seeing snow and I absolutely love the old "wood stove" here at the cabin.
Just wish my Cindy were here to enjoy it with me (she's working at the hospital in FL).
Meanwhile, I'm arranging the installation of propane gas at a little cabin in the woods this week. It's good to have an alternate source of "heat" in the event of deep cold snap.
Plans are coming together for our next mission to the Bahamas. Yahn is putting a neat "Solar Generator" together for this next deployment.
Time carry that firewood up and get ready for the "winter wonderland" here at the Retreat Cabin.
As always, THANK YOU for your truly appreciated prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-10-19 Sunday 7:47 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
WHAT A GAME!!!!
Peter and I witnessed probably the best game in LSU history.
This is an evening that Peter and I are likely to never forget!
Peter, who lives in North Carolina drove to "Buffalo Wild Wings" in Morristown, TN to join me in watching this incredible game.
So, on this chilly Tennessee morning, getting ready for church and looking forward to a day of rest....and "relishing" that victory over Alabama.
Have plenty of chores to do around the cabin, and working on a few projects up here. They can wait until tomorrow.
I know that I tell you this every single day, but I truly appreciate your invaluable prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-9-19 Saturday 7:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
BRRRR & GEAUX TIGERS!!!
Oh yes, 22 degrees is plain cold. But the little retreat cabin is snug and warm.
Later today, Peter (our son) and I will meet at a halfway point between North Carolina and Tennessee and...watch the "Game of the Year".
This is going to be a GREAT GAME!
May the best team win...but I'm partial to LSU!!!
BTW, I know that some of you reading this "Rambling Blog" could care less about college football, but bear with me, I'm a rabid fan.
In the midst of all this "football hoopla", we're working our next mission to the Bahamas. We're putting together a leading edge Solar Power Station to run the Air Mobile Rescuers.
We plan to fly back to the Bahamas some time next week.
As always, THANK YOU for your faithful prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-8-19 Friday 7:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East TN (Air Mobile 'Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
CHILLY!
After the 12 hour drive from Florida (which was 80+ degrees), drove up to the TN Cabin which is 32 degrees and falling. Time to light a fire in the old wood stove.
Was on the phone yesterday with my good friend, Bob Bostic of "Deliver the Difference".
We're planning to return to the Bahamas with more vital relief supplies...sometime next week.
BTW, we were just there several weeks ago. Looking forward to getting back.
For now, will enjoy the "cool" weather and inspect the recent job done up here.
LSU (Ranked #1 in the nation) against ALABAMA (Ranked #2!). Going to be a GREAT GAME!!
GEAUX TIGERS!!!
Time to head out and inspect that job. THANK YOU, as always, for your precious prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-7-19 Thursday 6:27 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Air Mobile Home Base') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
A "PROJECT" CALLING......
We recently commissioned the "black-topping" of a driveway to a little cabin in the woods.
Well, the job is finished (ahead of schedule) and I need to go up and inspect it.
So....this morning, it'll be back "On The Road Again" from Florida to Tennessee. Though it's a long drive, it's a very pleasant road trip and the truth is...I really enjoy it.
A precious lady, Karen Brewer, in Massachusetts hand-makes these sweet little dresses.
THANK YOU Barb for delivering them and THANK YOU Karen for your sweet gifts of love.
BTW, Dennis West has joined Air Mobile all over the world bringing clean water to the thirsty. Dennis a GREAT WATER MULE!!
Again, where would we be without so many who support this ministry with their love, gifts and life. THANK YOU, Dennis!!!
Keenan has flown on commercial jets all his life, but never flown in a small plane.
Keenan is considering a career in Aviation. Again, I love sharing my love for flying.
BTW, Keenan would make a fine pilot.
Time to wrap it up here in Florida and hit the road for Tennessee. 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
This sweet bird will be back in the air....soon!!! I can hardly wait!!
Joe
11-6-19 Wednesday 6:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Air Mobile Home Base') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
MY MIND GOES BACK.....
Yesterday evening, Ariana and I went to a fund raiser for her school (Park Avenue Christian Academy). We got in the Ford Escape and made 15 minute ride to a great place called "Pizza@".
Within minutes, we had hot delicious pizza and helped support a great school.
Now, that may sound normal and you may say "what's the big deal, Joe".
Just the fact that we can drive safely on smooth roads and go to a nice place to eat and pay with the swipe of a card and hear the laughter of the children chatter of the parents.
Yes, my mind goes back to the Bahamas, where we were last week, with utter and complete devastation or Haiti racked in violence and suffering or the horror of the 9 Americans brutally executed on the road in Mexico.
So, with our safety and freedom, may we reach out with the Love of Jesus to a suffering world.
And yes, I know that we have problems here in America. Cindy works on the psychiatric ward of a local hospital and we minister (as Chaplains) weekly to those who are hurting, many are suicidal or have other serious emotional problems.
Sometimes, my heart just gets so heavy as I "go back in my mind" to so many hurting places in the world and those right in our own backyard.
May you experience the love of God and may you be used by our Lord today.
THANK YOU, as always, for your precious prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-5-19 Tuesday 6:17 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Air Mobile Home Base') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
RECRUITING....
The young man recently graduated college and may....have an interest in a flying career. I love it!!
We'll be going up this week and I'll have the privilege to introduce him to the wonder and joy of flying. I love my job.
We're also still looking for Volunteers to help Cindy and I with our Chaplain Ministry in the Orlando Hospital.
If you're so inclined...let me know by email or cell. Would love to tell you more about this amazing ministry.
Truly, the fields are white unto harvest!!!
So, on this beautiful Tuesday in sunny Florida...time to get to work. As always, THANK YOU for your precious and greatly appreciated prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-4-19 Monday 6:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Air Mobile Home Base') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
HOME OUTREACH & CALLING VOLUNTEERS....
In between International Missions, such as the Bahamas after Dorian and Haiti and deploying into other parts of the world.
Air Mobile also reaches into a hospital right here in Florida and brings the GOOD NEWS of JESUS to the suffering.
We've had this wonderful and amazing OPEN DOOR for nearly 22 years. We can't give specific details of this ministry due to CONFIDENTIALITY restrictions but...we can say that new names are being written down in Heaven.
We have AMAZING Volunteers, such as Alfred and Lisa Menendez who have faithfully served with us for many years.
But, we still need help with this vital outreach. IF you're interested and would like to participate in this outreach right here in East Central Florida, drop us a note or give a call for more details.
Here is my email address: airmobilejoe@gmail.com / Cell: 1-321-544-7757.
This outreach occurs each Sunday afternoon between 1:45pm and 3:30pm. The hospital is located in Orlando near UCF (University of Central Florida).
BTW, yesterday, Cindy and I witnessed our Lord move again and touch lives with His AMAZING GRACE!
Hope to hear from you. God bless and as always, THANK YOU for your faithful prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-3-19 Sunday 6:57 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Air Mobile Home Base') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
A QUIET DAY IN SUNNY FLORIDA....
Nice to meet the neighbors and enjoy a peaceful, fun day.
Ahhh, Americana...Garage Sales.
We're just thankful for the tranquil and beautiful day here in Florida.
After Church today, we'll be heading to the Hospital where we've had the PRIVILEGE to be the Chaplains for over 22 years.
The folks in this hospital are hurting and when we come in and bring the GOOD NEWS of JESUS, they gladly receive it.
Again, what a joy and privilege to share Jesus!!!
THANK YOU, as always, for your precious prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-2-19 Saturday 6:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Air Mobile Home Base') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
HOME BASE....
The 12 hour drive home was smooth and without incident. THANK GOD!!
BTW, the short video clip did not capture the incredible colors I was witnessing.
It's good to be home. We're having a huge garage sale in our community today.
It's a good time to clean out the garage and streamline a bit more.
THANK YOU, as always, for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!
Air Mobile Joe
11-1-19 Friday 7:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - In the Mountains of East Tennessee (Air Mobile 'Air Mobile Retreat Cabin') - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe
TIME TO HIT THE ROAD FOR FLORIDA....
Will be wrapping up this "recharge" time in the mountains of East Tennessee. Sure do love the "Retreat Cabin"!!
Cindy and I are looking to a time when we can spend more time up here. It's such a sweet spot.
Will be pointing the nose of the Ford Escape back to Florida. It's a 12 hour drive, but one that I rather enjoy.
The Fall leaves are exploding in glorious color. Good for the soul.
Time to pack up and "hit the road".
As always, THANK YOU for your precious prayer, love and support!!!
Air Mobile Joe
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