Mike & Ana

In August of 2009, we became partners with Africa Inland Mission International (AIM).  This organization gives us an opportunity to fulfill a calling in ... Read more

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Mike and Ana serve as full term missionaries in Eastern and Central Africa through a missionary aviation organization within Africa Inland Mission, called AIM ... Read more

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  • So We Sit

    Posted April 13th, 2013 by mapalmiter with No Comments

    It is difficult to write about difficult things.  In my heart I know that if we were to dwell on the hardships of life here in Kenya through blogging and other social media that we would eventually convince ourselves that living here is only for those who have to live here.  There are a number of scenarios that could occur that would send us spiraling back to the States.  And, chances are, that we ...

  • Step Two: Blog Again!

    Posted March 16th, 2013 by mapalmiter with No Comments

    Since dropping the bomb that Uncle Mike and Aunty Ana are leaving for Arua in a couple months the neighbor kids have felt the need to absorb as much time with us as possible.  It’s hilarious.  It’s awkward.  It’s inconvenient.  And, it’s wonderful.  We are going to miss the pieces out of these kids, and the reality is that they’re probably just in our lives for this time. You know you’re loved when: Even ...

  • Step One: Write Blog

    Posted March 10th, 2013 by mapalmiter with 2 Comments

    “By all means we will attempt to communicate more often…” was a little blurb in our last blog.  In January.  Clearly, communicating is not our forte.  In fact, “Update blog” has been on the to-do list for approximately two months.  It’s the thought that counts, right?  Granted, the lack of blogging might have something to do with the fact this paragraph has taken me a few hours to write including a trip ...

  • Comfort Zone

    Posted January 14th, 2013 by mapalmiter with No Comments

    When you become a missionary it’s often in the small print that under no circumstances will you avoid transition, relocation, learning a new language, awkward moments, the coming and going of friends, missing family events back home, stomach bugs, and a job that wraps up nicely at 5pm.  Ahh, the life. It’s hysterical to think how un-graceful we have been this past year.  It really doesn’t take long before the workings of your ...

  • 2012 Year End Newsletter

    Posted December 13th, 2012 by mapalmiter with 1 Comment

    We arrived in Kenya at the beginning of February and are blessed to reflect on a year of change and growth. Enjoy a brief recap of the year through our newsletter below.

On the Map...

  • Kenya

    We arrived in Nairobi, Kenya on February 3rd, 2012. Between February 7th and the 28th we were in Machakos, Kenya for orientation.  Following orientation we did two months of language study.  Currently we live in an apartment in the Ngummo area.  We are situated about 2 miles away from Wilson Airport where Mike works.

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  • Michigan

    It’s where we both consider “home” to be.  While in Michigan, we attend Ada Bible Church and enjoy spending time with our families in both Belding and Midland.  Our favorite things to do there are: relax up north at Sleeping Bear Dunes, eat ice cream, and have bonfires with the family.

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  • North Carolina

    During the fall of 2011 we lived just outside of Waxhaw, NC at the JAARS Center.  It was here that Mike completed his technical orientation for both flight and maintenance for AIM AIR. This orientation introduced many of the skills and procedures he needed to know for working in Africa.

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  • Alaska

    From June through September of 2010 we lived near Chickaloon, Alaska and served with Kingdom Air Corps. King Ranch, (as it is called up there) serves to train young pilots and mechanics for missions. Mike spent time gaining valuable flight experience and training. Ana worked administratively and as a Bible camp coordinator.

    See the video here.

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