To visit many of the churches of South East Alaska one must either fly or take the ferry. One could fly for about the same price as six could take the ferry. It was an easy decision. I am writing this on the laptop as we rock and sway on a vessel called the Aurora (the Blue Canoe by the locals) somewhere between Petersburg and Hollis, Alaska.
With nearly everything in life there are pros and cons. Becoming missionaries has its advantages and disadvantages. The last couple of nights we have all slept on the lounge floor of the ferry for instance. But it is also quite an experience to be able to travel with our family and see Alaska as we have. The kids have left friends behind in Healy, but they also meet new ones weekly in churches.
Recently we were to leave Hoonah by ferry Sunday at 5:45 PM. We had been having a great time with Pastor Lane Vannatta and his family that weekend. This was one of the few times our kids had other kids their age to play with since we left Healy. We arrived on time at the ferry terminal only to find out that the ferry had changed its schedule and left 5 hours earlier. I turned around to the kids and asked, “OK, who prayed that we would get to stay longer?” Hands went up all over. The seven kids would get more time together. I know that God knew the ferry schedule had changed, but for some reason he had not seen fit to notify us. He must have a purpose for the missed ferry.
Joshua and I were able to fly to our next service for the price of the ferry refund. We meet the rest of the family on the return trip by ferry.
Janelle and Kimber Vannatta had a great time that week. The kids played legos, fished and had a blast.
How good God is to answer our children’s prayers when they needed a few more days with friends on this year long journey.
6J’s
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