Visits with Friends & Family
We are having fun & making some fun memories on this road trip to visit family, friends & churches & some events. Thanks to everyone hosting us & making time for a visit! Folks have...
View ArticleGood Times
After having over a week to spend with my family, it’s time to pack back up & hit the road. We leave for a mission’s conference in MI tomorrow morning. Oh you guys, seeing my family & having...
View ArticleOne Year Since the Accident!
October 15, 2014 changed our lives forever. After one year we celebrate Jon’s life!! The accident knocked us down, but boy has it been incredible to see how God has carried us through. We praise God...
View ArticleCheckride Rescheduled
Wasn’t Jon’s check ride supposed to happen Wednesday? Due to winds it got rescheduled again…to Monday. He’s been doing some practice flights at the Jet center this week prepping for his big day. Please...
View ArticleRescheduled
So sorry for the delay!! Finally have a free moment to update: Thank you all for praying & asking about Jon’s check ride. Surprise, surprise it got delayed till tomorrow morning due to low...
View ArticleGood to Go
Hallelujah! God is good!!! Helicopter, airplane single-engine & multi-engine check rides ALL done & passed!!! Jon has completed his recertification to fly again with no restrictions. Today is a...
View ArticleSurgery Tomorrow
At Mayo Clinic today for a consultation before Jon’s foot surgery tomorrow morning. This surgery will be to remove the metal plate in his foot. That plate held Jon’s broken foot together & now...
View ArticleSurgery Accomplished
Thank you all for praying today!!! Jon had surgery this morning & everything went well. The Doc said the plate was a little “stuck” so it’s a good thing they got it out now before it got too...
View ArticleFamily
As we wrap up this week, I’m thankful for family, I love how it worked out to see so many of them on our short road trip to Mayo. Glad how the Lord works out these things! Even when it gets tiring to...
View ArticleRecovering Well
Thank you for praying for Jon!! He is recovering well, the doc said he could get up on his foot within 48 hrs just not to do any running & jumping. And in true Jon fashion he got up walking &...
View ArticleRecovery Almost Complete
Another week full of school, games, friends, fencing & continual recovery for Jon. Praise God, Jon is up walking, stitches out & has his regular shoe back on. So many of our worries haven’t...
View ArticleFirst Solo Flight with Prosthetic
On November 21st Jon flew his first solo flight in the helicopter!!!! He took me & 2 of the boys with him. The look of pure JOY & contentment on his face was so FUN to watch. Can you imagine...
View ArticleSpare Leg and Another Hurdle
Where in the world are those crazy Leedahl’s now? At NTM Aviation in McNeal, AZ. Pray for Jon as he has flight evaluations to see if he is ready for PNG. Even though he is cleared by the FAA to fly we...
View ArticleKodiak Flight Evaluations
Please be praying with us guys: Today (Friday) Jon had a check flight in the Kodiak. It went well! Praise the Lord! He flies again on Tuesday with another instructor. The two of them will then compare...
View ArticleKodiak Flight Evaluation: Passed!
Today is December 15th. One year & 2 months exactly since the day of the accident. After God miraculously saved Jon’s life, we have had endless prayers, months of recovery, countless people...
View ArticleMerry Christmas from the Leedahls!
We are so thankful for each and everyone of you who has loved on us, cared for us and PRAYED us through this last year!! May God bless you all!! Pray for us as we prepare to leave for Papua New Guinea,...
View ArticleTickets Booked
We’re thrilled, our tickets are bought for Papua New Guinea & we’re leaving February 7th!!! Can you believe it? Thank you Lord!!! We asked the boys if they are excited about leaving for PNG, Jaeden...
View ArticleSharing Our Testimony
In case, you’d like to hear our story, Jon will be sharing on these dates: Jan 17th-West Prairie Lutheran, rural Leonard Jan 20th Grand Forks Faith E-free Jan 24-Whapeton Faith E-free Jan 30-NTMA Expo...
View ArticleFinal Preparations
A little over 2 weeks until we leave. Honestly, just feeling ready to go, excited about what lies ahead & ready to just settle into life & work in PNG. After living so long in transition, for...
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