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Ellyn and Dustin just arrived back from their day-trip to Quito. It's been a long day for them, as they caught the 7 AM express bus to Quito. Dustin had an appointment today to repair the bracket that broke the night of our trip to Quito during the paro.

I spent the day working on my server install/documentation. Made some progress, but not everything went as smoothly as I would have liked. Still have to work at figuring a couple difficult parts out. I'll be back at that again tomorrow.

On the issue of the pilot licenses for expatriate pilots, our program manager writes: Our March 10th deadline to meet the DAC requirement of an additional Ecuadorian pilot and mechanic is fast approaching. We are working intensely to find a solution to the license issue. Please continue fervently in your prayers for us - for a solution, direction, stamina and encouragement as well as the ability to maintain and share the hope we have in Christ through it all. We will have 4 pilots with licenses past the 10th. We will be submitting a letter in the next few days to the Ministry of Health outlining the limitations for emergency flying after March 10th if we do not receive renewals. Last year we flew 2076 patients and we expect some serious pot stirring when they realize that we won't be able to meet many of the needs of the jungle communities.