THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES - JULY 2025

7-14-25  Monday 8:24 AM ( U.S. Eastern Time) - Orangeburg, SC   - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

HALF-WAY HOME...

Yesterday morning in FL, we bid farewell to Peter and Ariana and we hit the road heading home. 

At about the halfway point, we pulled into the Orangeburg, SC Hampton Inn.  We usually stay here. They give us a good price.

We've got about 5 hours until we pull up to our sweet "Retreat Cabin".  

We thoroughly  enjoyed our FL getaway spending time with Peter & Ariana and enjoyed the beautiful beach &  ocean.

Cindy and I are  THANKFUL for a clean & comfortable place to take a break at about the half-way point. 

I know that I mention this from time to time, but it bears repeating... America is a wonderful place to live.  We have wonderful roads and so many places to rest and have a wonderful road-trip home. 

So, it's to time to do this final leg home..to our critters and our beloved "Retreat Cabin".

THANK YOU again for meandering down this road of life with Cindy and I.

Air Mobile Joe   

7-13-25  Sunday 6:50 AM ( U.S. Eastern Time) - Indialantic, FL  "Beach Club Condos", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

HEADING HOME...

Well, it's time to pack up and "hit the road" for Tennessee.  We've so enjoyed being with Peter and Ariana on this trip to Florida.

As you may recall, I had come down to Florida to care for my good friend, Chuck Fullman who had surgery.  Just want you to know, Chuck is doing  fine.  THANK  YOU for your prayers.

Now, we have a 12 hour drive ahead of us.  We may drive it all the way through, or break it up somewhere in South Carolina.  Please pray for traveling mercy on our journey home.

At at rate, we're eager to get home to all our critters... (horses, donkeys, ducks, dogs and cats) and our sweet "Retreat Cabin".

THANK YOU for rambling down this road of life with us.  We so appreciate your precious prayer, love and support!!

Air Mobile Joe

7-12-25  Saturday 7:54 AM ( U.S. Eastern Time) - Indialantic, FL  "Beach Club Condos", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

EVENING BEACH WALK...

Cindy, Ari and I were glad to be joined by Peter for a pleasant evening together.  That is why we slip down to Florida from time to time.

After a wonderful dinner in Melbourne, we took a nice walk down the beach after sunset.

Today is just a good day of rest and relaxation and working on "Storm Dancers".

Tomorrow, we plan to hit the road for TN and our sweet "Retreat Cabin" in the mountains of East TN.

Let us also continue to PRAY for all of those who have been so impacted by the terrible flooding in Texas and beyond.

Air Mobile Joe

7-11-25  Friday 7:05 AM ( US Eastern Time) - Indialantic, FL  "Beach Club Condos", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

WRITING...

 

Taking advantage of being in Florida, I'm  working on "Storm Dancers".  BTW, I'm nearly finished with it and Cindy has begun editing it.

The Atlantic Ocean is right at our doorstep, lending itself to quiet and peaceful walks on the beach and spending precious time with our Ariana.

This evening, our son, Peter, will be joining us for dinner.

In those quiet times of walking on the beach, I'm PRAYING for the Texas Flood victims.  What a terrible tragedy.  Please continue to join us in PRAYER!

We truly appreciate your precious prayer, love and support!!

Air Mobile Joe 

7-10-25  Thursday 7:36 AM ( US Eastern Time) - Indialantic, FL  "Beach Club Condos", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

THE GRIM TASK...

The death toll continues to climb in Texas and has reached 120 with 170 still missing.  Searching for and finding the bodies is a grim task.

The grief from this tragedy is unimaginable.  PLEASE continue to join us in PRAYER.

Here's the latest - DEATH TOLL CLIMBS TO 120 WITH 170 STILL MISSING

We'll be in Florida for a few more days before heading back up to Tennessee.

Quiet and peaceful walks down the beach are a blessing and one that we are THANKFUL for.

As always, THANK YOU for your faithful prayer, love and support!!

Air Mobile Joe

7-9-25  Wednesday 6:37 AM ( US Eastern Time) - Indialantic, FL  "Beach Club Condos", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

HIGHER GROUND...

Now is the time to prepare for the next disaster.  One of the lessons we are learning from the Texas Flood is to be very tuned into WARNINGS.

Though the Texas Flood was very much like the "Perfect Storm", still, if we err on any side, may it be on the EVACUATE side.

As we are seeing in new flooding in New Mexico, we should be thinking that HIGHER GROUND is SAFER GROUND!

In other words, be aware of your surroundings and know where the elevation begins to rise and have a plan to get there as quickly as possible.

Here's more  - NEW MEXICO FLOODING

Meanwhile, the death toll continues to rise in Texas and the HEART-BREAK GOES ON!  WE PRAY!!

Here's more - DEATH TOLL PASSES 111 & 160 STILL MISSING

Thank you for your faithful prayer, love and support!

Air Mobile Joe

7-8-25  Tuesday 6:56 AM ( US Eastern Time) - Indialantic, FL  "Beach Club Condos", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

TOGETHER...

Yesterday evening, Cindy drove down to Indialantic, FL. and joined Ariana and me, after her 12 hour drive from TN.  She had a good drive.  THANK YOU for your prayers. 

We'll be here in FL for a few days, visiting with family and just enjoying Florida.

I'm very pleased to say that my good friend, Chuck, is recovering from surgery and doing very well.  Again, THANK YOU for your prayers for Chuck.

Meanwhile, the terrible tragic flooding has taken 104 lives and victims are still being found.  

Here's more - DEATH TOLL FROM CATASTROPHIC FLOODING IN TEXAS OVER THE JULY FOURTH WEEKEND SURPASSES 100

We are heart-broken and PRAYING for the grieving families who have lost loved-ones in this tragic flood.

There are so many stories of bravery and miraculous lives saved and just gut-wrenching sadness.  I, quite often, find myself simply crying.

THANK YOU for joining us in prayer!

Air Mobile Joe 

7-7-25  Monday 5:38 AM ( US Eastern Time) - "The Great Outdoors", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

MEETING IN FLORIDA...

Yesterday, I had lunch with Ariana in Indialantic, FL on the ocean.  

We met at a famous Surf Restaurant, Long Doggers. So good seeing Ari!

Later today, Cindy will arrive in Florida, driving down from Tennessee.  Please PRAY for a safe drive for Cindy. Together, we'll spend some good time near the Ocean and just enjoying one another. 

All this past week, I've been caring for my good friend, Chuck Fullmer.  He has been recovering from surgery and doing very well.  

This morning, I'll bring Chuck to Celebration Hospital for a Post-Op appointment. THANK YOU for your prayers for Chuck.

We continue to PRAY for those impacted by this terrible FLOOD!  The death toll continues to rise.  

Here's more on this tragedy - DEATH TOLL IN TEXAS FLASH FLOODS RISES TO 82, 10 CAMPERS STILL MISSING

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY!!

Air Mobile Joe

7-6-25  Sunday 6:51 AM ( US Eastern Time) - "The Great Outdoors", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

HEART-BREAK IN TEXAS!!

Here's more - TEXAS FLOODING 78+ DEAD 1O GIRLS STILL MISSING 

FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS STILL IN EFFECT! 

PLEASE PRAY FOR MIRACLES!!!

Air Mobile Joe

7-5-25  Saturday 7:51 AM ( US Eastern Time) - "The Great Outdoors", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

PRAYING FOR KERRVILLE...

Yesterday, devastating FLASH FLOODING struck Texas.  The death toll is 32 with 27 missing! 

The Guadalupe River rose 25 feet in 45 minutes, leaving no time to escape for many.  

PLEASE PRAY!

The rain is still falling and there are still many in the path of these FLASH FLOODS!

I can't imagine what the parents of those little girls & victims of this horrible flood must be going through!  

Again, PLEASE PRAY!!

Folks, I have a specific PRAYER REQUEST and I ask you to join me.  It is the repair of the Little Donkey, our mission aircraft.  

Recently, Air Mobile made several life-saving deployments to North Carolina, Spain and Myanmar.  

In order for us to deploy for these critical missions, I borrowed $125,000 from the engine / propeller fund to accomplish these missions.  THANK GOD, we were successful in the deployments.

However, I need to replace those borrowed funds so that we can proceed to get the LITTLE DONKEY back in the air.

PLEASE, consider making a donation toward replenishing those funds.  If you would like to do so, go to:  airmobile.org and push the DONATE button.

As we move deeper and deeper into Hurricane Season, it is all the more reason to get the Little Donkey back in the air!!

THANK YOU for joining us in prayer for this noble mission!!!

Air Mobile Joe

 7-4-25  Friday 7:03 AM ( US Eastern Time) - "The Great Outdoors", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

HAPPY 4TH!!

249 years old and still counting!  I praise God for America!!

Yesterday, I met with my son, Christian at the new East Coast Church located on U.S. 1 at Michigan Avenue in Cocoa, FL.

Christian is the Pastor of this thriving and powerful church.  OK, I am very proud of my son, Christian!  GO CHRISTIAN!!   

Yesterday, in between caring for my good friend, Chuck, and seeing my son, Christian, I slipped over to Kennedy Space Center.

Thought I'd give you a little tour, behind the scenes of this historic and strategic site. 

Already, Space X has launched 56 rockets just this year.  GO SPACE X!

So, on this 4th of July beautiful day, I PRAISE GOD for His wonderful and amazing grace!  

I say with all of my heart...GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

THANK YOU for meandering down this road of life with me.

Air Mobile Joe

 7-3-25  Thursday 6:56 AM ( US Eastern Time) - "The Great Outdoors", FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

RECOVERY...

Yesterday, Chuck was released from the hospital and I drove him home, here in "The Great Outdoors" resort in Titusville, FL..

Chuck is doing great in his recovery and THANKS you for your prayers.

Well, here we are on the eve of July 4th, the 249th Birthday of our great nation!

Folks, I'm proud and thankful to be an American!

May you be BLESSED on this wonderful day!!

Air Mobile Joe

PS - If you're new to this "rambling blog" and want to know how we've gotten to this "juncture of the journey", just scroll down & click on "Older Blogs" below to see how we've gotten here.  God Bless & 

WELCOME ABOARD!!

Air Mobile Joe

7-2-25  Wednesday 5:58 AM ( US Eastern Time) - Celebration Hospital, Celebration, FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

SUCCESSFUL SURGERY!

Yesterday, I brought my good friend, Chuck Fullmer to Celebration Hospital in Celebration, FL for surgery.

Everything went smoothly.  Surgery was successful!  PRAISE GOD!

I want to THANK Y OU for your prayers!!

Today, I'll be bringing Chuck home to "The Great Outdoors" where he  will be recovering.

Yesterday, I heard the sad news that Jimmy Swaggart passed away. I sure loved Brother Swaggart.

THANK YOU, as always for your prayer, love and support!

Air Mobile Joe

 

7-1-25  Tuesday 6:55 AM ( US Eastern Time) - The Great Outdoors - Titusville, FL  - Report submitted by: Air Mobile Joe

ANOTHER RED-EYE...

Yesterday evening, I boarded an American Airlines A-321in Phoenix AZ, bound for Orlando via DFW.

I flew all night to arrive in Orlando after midnight (a true "Red-Eye".)

My good friends, Jim & Ruby Logan graciously picked me up from the airport late last night.

I arrived just in time to bring my good friend, Chuck Fullmer to the hospital for surgery this morning.  We planned this "Mission" weeks ago.

PLEASE pray that Chuck's surgery is successful and that his recovery is quick with minimal pain. I'll be staying with Chuck for a few days as he recovers.

As always, THANK YOU for your faithful prayer, love and support!!

Air Mobile Joe