High calling : the courageous life and faith of space shuttle Columbia commander Rick Husband

Rick Husband wanted to be an astronaut since his fourth birthday, but it wasn't always for the right reasons. Initially, he thought it would be neat . . . cool . . . a fun thing to do. It wasn't until he came to a spiritual crossroads and was able to give that dream up to discover the true desires of his heart before he actually got into the space shuttle program at NASA. Three failed attempts didn't daunt this driven pilot-and the fourth interview process, though lengthy and difficult, proved successful for him. Husband's years at NASA served not only to develop his integrity and character, but also to increase his faith in a Creator that could not be denied in the vastness of space. His story is not only inspirational but exhilarating and invigorating, as readers will witness the life of a man who consistently pursued the desires of his heart even as he served a faithful God. Some people sppend their lives searching for a calling. For Rick Husband, the search ended at the age of four. That's when the future NASA Space Shuttle Commander first turned his gaze toward the heavens and committed himself to explore the far reaches of space. From that childhood commitment Rick prusued his dream-relentlessly, passionately, faithfully. This inspiring biography of astronaut Rick Husband, commander of the ill-fated Columbia Space Shuttle Mission, is presented lovingly by his wife, Evelyn. Available for the one-year anniversary of the tragedy, the book resounds with themes of surrender, trust, and pursuing the desires of one's heart Describes The Late Rick Husband's Life-long Dream Of Becoming An Astronaut, The Spiritual Crossroads That Enabled Him To Enter Into Nasa's Space Shuttle Program, And The Difficult Process That Considerably Shaped His Faith And Eventually Led To His Journey Into Space. ON SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 1, 2003, I WATCHED THE sun come up over the ocean in Florida.