“Trusting God” along the way
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| Missing Man Formation - flown by fellow pilots |
He is our greatest guide
Only in Him will I abide
Place Him in your heart today
In this way you will obey
God's command to follow Him
Make sure it's not on a whim
I'll see you in heaven above
Flying on the wings of a dove.
Jim Thomas
The above poem reflects Jim’s heart ~ from his study in I Kings 2.
In David's words to his son Solomon, he charged him, saying,
"…Be strong, therefore and prove yourself a man, and keep"
the charge of the Lord thy God, to walk in His ways, to keep
His statutes, His commandments, His judgments,
and His testimonies...that you may prosper in all that you
do, and wherever you turn…"
and His testimonies...that you may prosper in all that you
do, and wherever you turn…"
“My own writings”
Jim's first plane was absolutely a family affair, and when he decided to take the wings off and bring it home,
we were all amazed. What a sight seeing this little plane on a trailer traveling up our long dusty driveway, a definite contrast to our horses, running alongside in the pasture. Jim's shop on our Watsonville property became restoration headquarters for the next five years.
we were all amazed. What a sight seeing this little plane on a trailer traveling up our long dusty driveway, a definite contrast to our horses, running alongside in the pasture. Jim's shop on our Watsonville property became restoration headquarters for the next five years.
Our sons eagerly joined in the plane's restoration. As time passed, however, their interest waned ~ it was after all a five-year venture. It was Ryan who could still crawl into the fuselage to connect the cables to the elevators, ~ they are now both over six feet tall. Cars and motorcycles soon became the more available vehicle to challenge their mechanical abilities. Finally the pieces of our little plane were put in place, and it was even painted in our "restoration headquarters". We were not surprised that it was in this little plane that both Kevin and Ryan would ultimately solo.
"Jim's Journey" begins with our life in Lake California, and is the expression of Jim’s love for flying. Little did I know Jim’s last flight would begin my solo Journey.
"…Yet, I am not alone because the Father is with me."
John 16:32
This grand adventure would be the impetus for the transformation in our lives that moved us ahead in our relationship with our Great God! It is my prayer that through “Jim’s Poetry” and “My Own Writings,” you will be encouraged to dig deeply into God's Word to know the truth that He has for you.
Danna
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