Today marks the end of the first week of flight school. Zach had a great start with a fever, congestion, and the whole gamut of not-so-good symptoms, but it looks like he'll recover ;).
The student pilots hit the ground running, already having a test on Monday on survival, getting out of your plane in an emergency (turns out that's called egressing) and probably more that I don't even know. As a spouse, I also have the privilege of learning the material, too as Zach likes to process the information he studies out loud. ("Hey Ashley, do you know the four types of bone fractures? Let me tell you..."). I might be able to fly too at the end of this!
The spouses were treated to their very own orientation this week. We were briefed by our husbands' commanders, got to try out the very fun flight simulators (I didn't crash!), and climb up onto the plane. The fun was mixed with a lot of warning though. We were told that our husbands need to eat, breath, and sleep pilot training. We were asked by commanders to have patience when our husbands can't give us the attention we were used to getting. We were told that Saturdays were to be ours with our husband, but other than that they should be dedicating themselves to studying. I can see that with the highs and joys of passing tests, having his first solo ride, and eventually completing pilot training, there is also going to be a fair share of discouragement, frustration, and failure. For those of you who read this, please pray that Zach and I might keep our priorities straight, that we maintain patience and communication, and that above all, we would lean on the Lord who is our unchanging Rock.
Pictures: (Top) My first time giving Zach a haircut. It only took 1 hour and 1 snip of the ear. (Middle) Zach's first day of flight school! (Bottom) Zach got his helmet, and it turns out to be a good protector when you're chopping onions.
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Father- Lead them to the rock that is higher than them. (ps 61:2).
Praying for you friend!
I'm so glad you posted Ashley! I love getting to ready about your experiences as you both go through flight school :-) Zach may be enrolled, but like you said I bet you'll be able to fly a plane too by the end! You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I was bragging on you both tonight to a friend! Love you! ~Amy
I love Zach's first day of flight school picture. lol. I'll be praying as you guys adjust your schedule and figure out how flight school is going to affect your time etc.
i love the first day of "school" picture...remeber all those pictures growing up... and the picture of you cutting onions!!! soo funny!
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