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The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in
Him, and I am helped. - Psalm 28:7
The long-awaited shipping container (with the newest
addition to our fleet, a Cessna 182) arrived from Nampa,
Idaho at our hanger in Tana on Saturday evening around
6:00pm, just after the sun had gone down. For the guys in
our logistics team this had been a very long day. They left
Tamatave, which is 340 kilometers away, at 4:00am. It
took them 14 hours to make the drive here to the capi-
tal city. That kind of gives you an idea of just how bad
the roads are here in Madagascar. That road also hap-
pens to be the most well-maintained road, because
everything that is used for the capital city is trucked
along it and they were still only able to average 25 kilo-
meters per hour during the trip.
A couple of weeks ago I (Rob) had the privilege of go-
ing with Josh (our pilot) on a medical evacuationflight
to bring a missionary family to the capital from
Maintirano (located on the west coast of Madagas-
car).Theyhad given birth to a premature baby who
needed help. The flight took an hour and a half, but
the 375 kilometer-drive takes up to 4 days! This is
just one of many examples demonstrating why the
aircraft is such a vital tool here.
The aircraft in this shipping container will allow
MAF to help more people and give the missionaries
in these remote isolated communities the transpor-
tation they need to do their work here. We are ex-
cited to see how it will open doors for more minis-
try opportunities because of its lower operating
costs and we feel blessed to be a part of this work.
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how encouraging itis to hear news
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Prayer & Praise:
Please pray that the re-assembly of the Cessna 182 goes
smoothly.
Please pray that the paperwork for the new aircraft is completed
and accep
by the aviation authorities quickly.
Praise God for good health and safety weve had here.
Praise God! This ministry is partnership and we are so thankful
for each anevery gift that continues to be received from our loved
ones in Canada, the Uand the U.K.! Your partnership is vital in
keeping the mission of MAF going
Rob & KarinaFaith, Wesley, Joyanne & C
MAF Canada264 Woodlawn Rd. W.Guelph, ON N1H 1B6
1 (877) 351-9344http://www.mafc.org
MAF USAPO Box 47
Nampa, ID 836531 (800) 359-7623
http://www.maf.org
mafbarbers.blogspot.com
We continue to adjust and acclima-
tize to our new surroundings.
Homeschooling is in full swing and
continues to be our main routine
keeper. Life feels somewhat normalaround here as long as school
is
happening. The kids continue to
love the freedom of the outdoors!
Its difficult to realize how we man-
aged to live for 5 months in a
cramped apartment in Quebec. By
Gods grace.
Our Kindergarten year is focused on
cultures around the world and last
week we read about different ways
people eatsome with forks and
knives, some with chopsticks, some
with their hands. Faith quickly
pointed out to me that we eat the
right way: with forks and knives. I
quietly chuckled to myself, before
diving into a wonderful opportunity
to teach her how its not right or
wrong or even bestthe wa
eatit is just different. I a
thankful God brought us here
our young family. Out of the m
of babes comes brutal honest
course it`s not always correct
often something we, adults,
thought already. Our children
wonderful mirror, helping us
ple with cultural differences th
often face with resistance or
feelings of superiority. It is a
ing to be here with them.
Thank you so much for your pr
and financial support over the
4 months. We were kept well dRob`s absence in Kenya and Eu
and we are convinced that it`s
by these faithful prayers and
grace that we are thriving in
beautiful foreign land.
The Barber FamilyServing Godin Madagascar through MAF
For more pictures, stories, &
updates aboutourfamilyandMAF visit our blog!
Background photo taken by Rob @ Maintirano during the
medevac
Justoffthe
mainroad,about5
minutes
awayfrom
ourhouse.
A common sight
around Antananarivo
Clearing a spot for the shipping container.
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