I want to share a blog post from a wonderful nurse that has been on board for several years. A lovely woman that selflessly ministers to the patients on board. Here is a recent article about her time with. Mercy Shipes. Enjoy!
Monday, February 24, 2014
Meet guest blogger Deb in Congo.
My sweet Babooh has successfully left the ship after his short visit in Congo and is on his way to Texas for yet another meeting for Mercy Ships. Busy, busy guy!
Saturday, February 15, 2014
News from the front lines.
It is almost inconceivable to me that it was over two years ago that Peter and I first stepped foot on the awesome big white ship - the Africa Mercy. What a pivotal moment in our lives! This hulking boat with a its collection of characters from around the globe continues in their unified mission to show the love of Christ to the hurting folks of Africa.
Since our first trip there Peter has been appointed the International Medical Director and has made several trips back to the ship. He's gone to Guinea, Grande Canary, sailed to Congo from Tenerife and just last week flew back to Congo for some meetings on the ship.
The piece that 60 Minutes filmed while we were in Togo aired a year ago in February and again last summer. The increased awareness about the healing mission of Mercy Ships and the impact being made in west Africa increased donations by an impressive margin. So much so that the next phase of getting a new hospital ship built is actually underway!
The wonderful charity Sevenly has partnered with Mercy Ships again just recently. Both organizations were featured in a gorgeous video on Facebook's tenth anniversary just a couple of weeks ago. If you didn't see the video here is the link.
http://youtu.be/jW20wFRYPQU
And just last week a beautifully written article by one of the ship's writers was picked up by the one and only Huffington Post and you should certainly read about the heartwarming work that continues in the Congo. Article: Huffington Post Article
So, although I certainly miss not having my sweet Babooh home on Valentines Day...and the dog is driving me a bit crazy since her main love interest and chief dog walker is away, I am gratified to know that we have a small role to play blessing God's people in the Congo.
Since our first trip there Peter has been appointed the International Medical Director and has made several trips back to the ship. He's gone to Guinea, Grande Canary, sailed to Congo from Tenerife and just last week flew back to Congo for some meetings on the ship.
The piece that 60 Minutes filmed while we were in Togo aired a year ago in February and again last summer. The increased awareness about the healing mission of Mercy Ships and the impact being made in west Africa increased donations by an impressive margin. So much so that the next phase of getting a new hospital ship built is actually underway!
The wonderful charity Sevenly has partnered with Mercy Ships again just recently. Both organizations were featured in a gorgeous video on Facebook's tenth anniversary just a couple of weeks ago. If you didn't see the video here is the link.
http://youtu.be/jW20wFRYPQU
And just last week a beautifully written article by one of the ship's writers was picked up by the one and only Huffington Post and you should certainly read about the heartwarming work that continues in the Congo. Article: Huffington Post Article
So, although I certainly miss not having my sweet Babooh home on Valentines Day...and the dog is driving me a bit crazy since her main love interest and chief dog walker is away, I am gratified to know that we have a small role to play blessing God's people in the Congo.
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