The Plane Was On Fire

One of our ministry couples, Terry and Nita, who, in the past lived in the high Arctic, lifted off the runway in a small plane today heading for Juneau. From what I understand the cabin filled with smoke - the plane was on fire! The pilot promptly turned the plane around in an attempt to return to the village. They did make it - only with enough time to get them out of the plane before it was totally consumed by fire. Our couple was then taken to the clinic for smoke inhalation. I just got off the phone with them and they seem to be alright, a little shaken as they came very close to disaster. They did lose all their carry on possessions to the fire, including a new laptop.

One of the reasons that this fine couple is no longer in the Arctic regions is that I felt that it would be less dangerous in the Southeast! That call worked out well! But, I am very grateful to the Lord that they are both safe. With their permission I will be more specific later.