living on mercy ships

Challenge someone to Jenga and prepare to get beaten! Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Though we don’t do a lot of field evangelizing here (or at least personally I haven’t), there is still a strong emphasis on Christ-like community and it seems like everyone is always up for talking about God – which I love. In Stock. So if you’re thinking of heading here, i’d recommend packing light, but still make sure you bring that thing that you really love. In comes Mercy Ships. Enjoy coffee, watch a movie, play games, go to a cafe, jam on the beach, play with the kids on board, workout – you guys get the drift, normal friend stuff. I’m not trying to start a stereotype or anything but who would have thought that of all the games in the world the one that would transcend language and culture was Jenga?? There are maybe 20 kids age 6-14 there and they are awesome. One of these is that nice long shower that everyone loves. When I was headed here I was expecting my closet to be equivalent to two shoeboxes stacked on top of each other. It’s got everything you could need (and a few things you could want)! So that you know this is a realistic portrayal of life on the ship! Feel free to message me [email protected] if you have any questions or anything like that, I’m happy to answer. He and Deyon spendt ten years living on board the first Mercy Ship with their family before relocating to the International Operations Centre in Texas. Tony Blair The food is really tasty here. – I brought ten shirts and I wish I’d brought a few more. He has written three books about Mercy Ships and is the voice behind the Mercy Minute, a daily radio broadcast aired internationally. Maybe you’re a friend of mine who just wants to know what a day in my life is like. Once you’ve found your friends there is tons to do. The kids rip around on little bikes while caregivers and parents nap around them! We sure grew to love them. Child Protection Policy. I’ve spent many happy evening chatting with people – there are 40 different nations here so the stories and variety is nearly endless. Honestly though you probably won’t be spending too much time in your cabin, there’s too many other fun things to do! Don is also a Paul Harris Fellow through Rotary. If you’re coming here as a nurse then you’ll spend the day, or evening, or night, down in the wards doing nurse things. Everyone is friendly - you can sit down at any table in the dining room and be greated by friends. I love it! I don’t know why but doctors and nurses really seem to like running. You can watch a short video of our history below. Since then, four ships, including the current vessel, the Africa Mercy, have served in 150 ports throughout developing nations, bringing hope, relief and healing to the most vulnerable people. The answer is yes! Breakfast! By teaching and sharing health care practices, supportive health care can be passed down for generations to come. Why didn’t I make my bed? ( Log Out /  Mercy Ships not only provides medical treatments to those living in poverty across the globe but also educates communities. Once you’ve got your fill of quiet time then head back into the social atmosphere for some fun! As a result, Mercy Ships’ work can increase ten-fold in the community even once the vessel sails. Their inspiring work has brought them awards and honours. – If you enjoy writing bring extra notebooks they are hard to find here. Give a gift today to support our work in Senegal and beyond. Based in West Africa and staffed entirely by a crew of 400+ volunteers, the non-profit relies on Dell Technologies to streamline and simplify their IT, so they can focus on serving those in desperate need of life-saving surgeries and care. My thing was my uke, and I have to admit that having my own little midnight worship time on the dock has been just the ticket to staying sane a few times. The Complete Duo Recordings (CD/DVD) by PENN Audio CD $14.99. In 1982, the vessel, refitted with three operating theatres and a 40-bed ward, sailed as the Anastasis – the first Mercy Ship. I’m not in this picture as it was taken when the ship arrived in Pointe Noire. FREE Shipping on orders over $25.00. There is a gym on board. The company is very responsible with the funds that are donated. Appreciate you taking the time to write this! As a teen, she told people “I’m going to become a nurse and then go serve with Mercy Ships.”. Have you spent countless nights laying in bed, burning with desire to know the answer?? The family cabins vary in size (6-berth and 4-berth) according to how many in your family, and depends on which ship you are serving. God be with all you do .Deanna, ps I want to go, Hey Kyle! The possibilities are limitless (as long as you are super creative). The culture is positive and supportive. Great news for everyone – the people on the ship are super friendly. Mercy Ships is a great place to work. Also they give you a towel! We have found a powerful way to share our blessings and our hope is that you will do the same. Hike the gorge! Because that’s what stalkers do. The authors explain all the long legal hurdles, equipment problems, staffing issues, money--you name it. Woo fiber! Do you love physical contact? Their inspiring work has brought them awards and honours. I’ll leave it to the eagle eyed readers to pick out shop stuff from the picture. That’s all I can think of off the top of my head. There is literally always something going on. As well as completing thousands of urgent operations onboard its floating hospital, the Africa Mercy, Mercy Ships volunteers work closely with host nations to improve the way healthcare is delivered across the country, by training and mentoring local medical staff, and renovating hospitals and clinics. God bless you all and Keep you. This week we are supposed to go and buy fabric at the Grande Market so that we can tailor a traditional African outfit (though i’m not sure if that’s happening yet). However it sort of gives you a birds eye view of how many people you’ll be living with while you’re here. Be safe and come home safe. Taylor Perez New York native Taylor Perez had a 40-year career at sea, the last 28 as a master of cable ships sailing the world. Thank you so, so much for posting this (even though it’s a year and a half later that I’m reading it!) KEA Kids News: Two years on a boat, family prepares for life at sea The Pollards will have to leave their goats behind when the family starts a new life on a Mercy Ship floating hospital. There’s always something to do and someone to talk to, but it’s important to find time to yourself to do personal things, like update blogs and whatnot. May the lord bless u n keep u one question – introvert???!!!?? Coffee break just squeezes in above work as most important things of my morning. - You always have something to 'share' on Facebook. 'Come experience the joy of living in an international community working together to bring hope and healing to others,' said fulltime Mercy Ships volunteer Capt. So that’s a brief overview of life on Mercy Ships. Each cabin is designed to maximize space, and most have a private bathroom, small closet and desk area for each person, and internet access. Mercy Ships is staffed by volunteers from over 40 nations, who raise their own finances to travel to the ship and pay towards their cost of living while serving on board. With cereal! A most enjoyable read – thanks for the latest news. I’ll write all the fun stuff you can do! We play games and sports, tell stories and just hang out with them. There’s always something to do and someone to talk to, but it’s important to find time to yourself to do personal things, like update blogs and whatnot. If tanning is your thing then sunscreen up, stick in your headphones and lounge beside the pool on the top of the ship. They also have most of what they have at home so you can totally get your crazy specific Starbucks specialty if you’re willing to explain it slowly to whoever is working. Sometimes though it can feel this way. The Dunne’s decision has had a profound impact on their lives. So that’s a brief overview of life on Mercy Ships. In the aftermath of the storm, he was struck by the words of suffering local people who pleaded for a hospital ship to treat their injured and provide urgently needed medicines. Haha I’m just kidding. Come up to deck 7 each day in the afternoon and get some air with the patients! I practice my french and they practice their english. We have a shop on board! Just closed my eyes and pretended it was night— ha ha! You eat lunch. It is this dynamic that allows Mercy Ships to provide the medical care and development assistance free of charge to the poorest of the poor. Last week we went with one of the day crew to listen to live music. Just look out for the monsoons; a few raindrops may seem innocent until your run has turned into a swim. If you’re in there with another person it’s cramped and mediocre. You’re in a closed environment for a long time and it’s invaluable to have that little piece of home to cling to when things get a little crazy. I’m bored of writing the daily stuff now. 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