Saturday, December 28, 2019

THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES....DECEMBER 2019A

12-28-19 Saturday 6:27 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

OK...TODAY, I'M WATCHING A LITTLE FOOTBALL!!

Yes, my LSU Tigers will be playing the Oklahoma Sooners for spot in the National Championship today.

I realize some of you are not football fans, but please bear with me.  I've waited my whole life for an LSU Team like this.

They have it all.  Offense, Defense, Heisman Trophy Quarterback (Joe Burrow), great Coach and so much more!!

It's going to be quite a "shootout",  as Oklahoma is a great team.  May the best team win but....I'm definitely partial to LSU.

GEAUX TIGERS!!!!

So, in this wonderful time between Christmas and New Years, may you be blessed.  Hope you find some good "After Christmas" deals.

And, if you're a football fan, enjoy the good games today.

BTW, Clemson and Ohio State will play after the LSU Oklahoma game.  The winner of these 2 games today, will go the National Championship Game.   

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

Air Mobile Joe

12-27-19 Friday 7:17 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

SEEK & YOU SHALL FIND....

Was speaking with Paul, our mechanic this morning.  He gave me an update on the engine install on the Little Donkey.

It appears that a small grommet accidentally fell into the accessory case and he's "searching diligently" for it.

I reminded Paul of one of my all-time favorite Scriptures found in Matthew 7:7...."SEEK & YOU SHALL FIND...!"

In addition to that powerful prayer, Paul has bought a new state-of-the-art boro-scope with a camera and is searching diligently for that elusive little grommet.

So, I'm asking you to join together with me in PRAYER for Paul to fish that little piece out of the accessory case and that the rest of the Engine Install will progress smoothly and quickly.

Can't even begin to tell you how eager I am to get that Little Donkey back into the air.

So, on this time between Christmas and New Year, may you be blessed and find a little time to rest and reflect on the wonder of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

It still "blows my mind" that the Creator of the Universe would come into this world as a little baby, born in a barn and laid in a manger.

What a story of God's Love and Amazing Grace!!!

And I know that I say this every day, but I mean it with all of my heart, THANK YOU for your invaluable prayer, love and support!!!

Air Mobile Joe

12-26-19 Thursday 7:17 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

THE BIG "RETURN"

Did you receive a gift that you'd like to return?  Join the millions who will, this week.  Hope you have a receipt.

Now, regarding the "Gift" of Jesus...hold on to Him tightly and never let Him go.

Jesus is truly the Gift that keeps on giving!!!

JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US!!!

This "Day After" Christmas Day may we all embrace and remember our Lord Jesus.

Take Him right into the New Year and follow Him wherever He may lead.

Cindy and I are looking ahead to 2020 and believe that our Lord has GREAT THINGS AHEAD for us.

And...may you be EXTREMELY BLESSED by our Lord Jesus!!

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

Air Mobile Joe




12-25-19 Wednesday 7:11 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

On this beautiful Christmas morning, we simply celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus!!

What an awesome and amazing demonstration of God's unending love for us.

Of course gifts and delicious food will follow.

May you be blessed this glorious day.

Air Mobile Joe

12-24-19 Tuesday 6:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

CHRISTMAS EVE ARRIVES....

I love this "Season".  There is no question that Jesus is on the minds of hundreds of millions, if not billions around the world.

The one Scripture that stands out to me is....John 3:16..."FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE.... JESUS"

In this world, there is so much suffering and yet, in the midst of it all is the quiet, sweet message of the Savior born of a Virgin in a humble little barn, laid in manger.

WOW, WHAT A STORY of God's Amazing Grace and His desire to reach into this old world with His Love!

I know very well how easy it is to get lost in the hoopla of the Season.

May we all just take some quiet moments and reflect on the wonder and beauty and grace of the true meaning of Christmas.

I'm so enjoying just spending precious and sweet time with my family and allowing the Love of God to flow freely and richly through me.  Indeed, God's message to us is to receive His great love and grace!!

May you be extremely blessed during this wonderful season and may you be a blessing to others.

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

Air Mobile Joe


12-23-19 Monday 7:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

AN AMAZING DAY OF PARTIES... CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS

Our Air Mobile Team of Volunteers arrived at the Hospital in Orlando and went right into services celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus.

We had 4 celebrations and gave gifts to every patient and above all, brought the Good News of Jesus to folks who are hurting.

Now, I can't give any details, names or photos in compliance with the Confidentiality Rules.

However, we know that our Lord directs us to "Visit the Sick" in Matthew 25:36.

The JOY that we all experienced is priceless and again, we're so BLESSED to have this privilege to share the Gospel freely!!

In the midst of all the "hoopla" of Christmas, may I encourage you to seek out those who are hurting and simply love them with the love of the Lord!!

You'll find that there are countless opportunities around us if we open our eyes and look.

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

Air Mobile Joe

12-22-19 Sunday 6:47 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

STARLINER TOUCHES DOWN...

Just a few moments ago (7:58 AM Eastern time) the Starliner Capsule touched down in White Sands, New Mexico.  The landing was flawless.

We're particularly interested in this space craft, as it will carry U.S. Astronauts back to space.

This will free the U.S. from depending upon the Russians to bring astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).

The Capsule will yield a lot of information.  When things don't go as planned, the information gathered is vast and rich.

As you may know, the Spacecraft initiated a "burn" early and simply ran out of fuel to dock with the ISS.  Oh well, back to the drawing board.

Here's more on this latest Space Mission - STARLINER TOUCHES DOWN - LIVE LINK

Living here on the Space Coast, this is close to our hearts and we certainly PRAY that all goes well when we send Astronauts back into space.

Yesterday was a "gift wrapping day".  We wrapped gifts for every single patient at the Hospital where we've been Chaplains...beginning our 23 years of this particular outreach.  For us, this is a true labor of love.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 25:36...."I was sick and you visited me".

What a joy and privilege it has been to bring the Good News to those who are sick and suffering.

We're getting close to Christmas and as a family, we're so excited about celebrating the birth of Lord and Savior!!

May you be BLESSED during this glorious season!!!

Time to head to Church and then to the Hospital for a lovely Jesus Birthday Party.

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

Air Mobile Joe



12-21-19 Saturday 5:57 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

THAT'S WHY WE DO "TEST" FLIGHTS....

Watching the launch of the Boeing Starliner capsule yesterday morning was spectacular.

Here's the short video clip I took of the actual launch....FROM MY FRONT YARD!!

It was disappointing to learn that the target orbit for the ISS (International Space Station) was not achieved.  That means that the Starliner will not dock at the ISS.

Fortunately, the Starliner is not 'lost'.  The plan is for it to come back to earth at White Sands, New Mexico on Sunday...if all goes well.

THIS IS WHY WE DO "TEST" FLIGHTS

The "Learning Curve" on this mission is quite high.  I'm confident that some very smart folks will figure all of this out and we can get on with our "MANNED SPACE FLIGHT PROGRAM" right here in the good old USA.

This brings me to the fact that soon, I'll be taking the Little Donkey up for TEST FLIGHTS after the rear engine is all installed and ready to go.

Will be making multiple flights to check out all the systems.  I'm sure that we'll need to make some adjustments and tweaks along the way.  But...THAT'S WHY WE DO TEST FLIGHTS.

Yesterday, fellow pilot, Brad and I took the trusty C-172 up to do some more maneuvers in preparation for the upcoming CFI Check Ride.

Again, it was extremely gusty and windy, a perfect scenario for doing "ground reference maneuvers".  The flight went very well and THANK YOU, Brad for joining me.

Today, Cindy and I are wrapping presents for the kids and grand-kids as well as for the patients at the hospital where we've been Chaplains for over 22 years.  We love our job!!

And, 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

12-20-19 Friday 5:47 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

TIS THE SEASON....
&...A LIVE SHOT OF THE LAUNCH OF THE "STARLINER".....OOOPS*

One thing is for sure, December 25th is likely not the day our Lord Jesus was born.

Truth is, Biblical Scholars admit they really don't know.

However, I love the fact that we DO honor the birth of our Lord Jesus on December 25th.

"TIS THE SEASON TO PRAISE GOD!!

*OOOPS!!!  STARLINER HAS PROBLEMS - NOT GOING TO ISS (INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION) - WE'LL SEE WHAT HAPPENS...

Meanwhile, here at the Hurston home...I'm about to the shaken by another launch at Kennedy Space Center.

This time the StarLiner Capsule will be flying to the International Space Station to deliver Christmas Goodies for the Astronauts.

This "Mission" will perform many tests to prove the Starliner's ability to carry men into space.

GO STARLINER!




Here's the "Live" shot from my office, to the front of our home and into space!  One of the "perks" of living on the Space Coast!

And...the launch was absolutely beautiful!

Well, it's time to head back to the airport to do a little flying, getting ready for the long-awaited CFI Checkride.

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

Air Mobile Joe

12-19-19 Thursday 6:37 AM (Eastern U.S. Time) - Titusville, FL (Air Mobile 'Home Base') - Report submitted by Air Mobile Joe

A HOUSE DIVIDED....

It truly is with a broken heart that I watched "History" being made last night.  President Donald Trump was IMPEACHED by the U.S. Congress.

Truly, "A HOUSE DIVIDED AGAINST ITSELF CANNOT STAND".

As never before, I'm PRAYING for our Lord to UNITE this great nation.  What a "mess".  May HE straighten it out!!

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!

So, with this dark mark on our history, we go forth and seek to serve our Lord with all of our heart and we'll PRAY FOR OUR NATION!

Please join me in this noble mission!!

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

Air Mobile Joe




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Joe