Answer: A bride and groom's getaway from their wedding!
Picture this: A warm summer night....a full moon illuminating the contours of the ground as they drift past far below you....the occasional farm light standing out like a star that planted itself in the earth....conversation and laughter with people you enjoy....the lights of the city twinkling in the distance, slowly becoming more distinguishable as you approach....the steady drone of the engine that is propelling you through the smooth air....a grouping of red, white, and green airport lights that identify your destination....
This is the experience I shared with Ali and our two "special" passengers last month over the countryside north of Spokane. John and Kristen Robbins (in the picture to the left) created the opportunity and reason for this particular flight which took place after their wonderful wedding Saturday night August 16, 2008. We had the great pleasure of flying my friends from Chewelah, WA back to Spokane on a beautifully clear summer night. Not only did we enjoy their wedding and company, but also the opportunity for a special kind of date for Ali and I... after all, we flew up there just the two of us, and as far as the flight back... well, what more needs to be said? It was so great to be able to serve our friends in such a meaningful way; it makes me all the more excited about using aviation as a means to serve others both here and overseas. What a blessing to have a skill that can be used to bless others!
