Taken at Makapu`u, Hawaii on 12/01/08 

As I stared in envy at this skydiver, I remembered my first time flying in a small biplane at an air show when I was seven. It was an out of world experience and I will never forget the feeling of being vaulted into the air and defying gravity. 

I still look forward to international flights whenever I travel and is possibly one of the most relaxing times for me when I can leave all the worries of this world below me and escape to the sky where I am not distracted with a busy agenda. The opportunity to just sit back, relax, watch a movie, read a book, pray, and eat a hot meal served to me is simply a luxury. I also know that when the plane lands, I will be in a new country and a new adventure awaiting me.

My last plane ride was very sad as I waved goodbye from my little window to my adopted country, Thailand. It was hard to leave and find rest during this unwanted transition even through I knew God wanted us back in Hawaii at this time. Although I remember in Luke 8 when Jesus was able to find rest during a troubled time, a storm, as He fell asleep in the boat on His journey to another city. He must have had much peace and confidence to not wake and worry about the potentially disastrous elements around Him. His friends were like me, frightened about the crazy elements around them as they woke Him from his sleep to ask for help. So although I am troubled and miss Thailand very much, I know God is in control and I should take rest that He will take care of me.