A look back... and a look forward (Congo Time)

G'day G'day G'day from Congo Congo Congo…

I've been with Mercy Ships since 2010 and have loved every moment.

It is so exciting to know that you are exactly where God has called you to be. 

Everyday I get to be part of a team that transforms so many lives…

One thing I have realised is that time really does fly here on the ship.

It seemed like just the other day we were in Guinea.

Here is a little recap...

And here is a special story of two little twins that passed through our doors… 

It seemed like just the other day we packed up and left Guinea…

Loading the Vehicles.

Deflating the tents.

It also seemed like just the other day when we were sailing…

And now I can't believe it… I find myself in a completely new country… CONGO :)

The start of the outreach is always pretty busy with getting everything ready…

Once the Gangway is lowered…

We hit the ground running and begin setting everything up...

Dockside tents...

And now we are here… Ready to be God's Hands and Feet and reveal His love to those who are in desperate need.

Our awesome rehab team (Nick, Bob, Lutte, Robyn, Courtney and Erin
+ Mike our other day worker who isn't in the photo). 

Stay in tune for the update on screening day…

God is good and I am thankful He is with me every step of the way.

Step 3. Tour De France...

Step 3. Tour de France - The Final Charge...

Paris - The final stage of the Tour. 

My view. 

Alpe d'Heuz mountain stage.

Ok so step 3 of recharging the batteries after a long outreach in Guinea, included meeting up with some awesome friends from back home.

Richo and Sophie and Richo 

Richo. 

Sophie

And what did this entail? Hitching a ride in their camper van and following the Tour de France.

Wolfie the caravan 

Now I've learnt a lot of lessons since being in Africa and many of these proved beneficial during Tour...

 Some of these included:


1). Shelter comes in many forms - including the floor of your friends camper van.

2). Finding water is essential.

Waterfall at Alpe d'Heuz

3). Hunting for some is a way of life.

Alpe d'Heuz - a classic catch by Richo during the 40 min advertising parade 

that gives out lots of free stuff.

4). Team work can help you accomplish great things.

Richard, Sophie and I at the Eiffel Tower. 

5). In the rainy season do whatever you can to stay dry.

Garbage bag rain coats. 

6). One step of survival is to do an inventory check.

Richo doing an inventory check of all the free stuff collected during the Tour.

7). Keeping fit and active is way of life (pay special attention to Richo here).

Stuttgart - when dropping off the camper van we stumbled across a "Healthy Living" kids festival... so we naturally joined in.

8). When entering new cultures, participation is essential...

Ok, so I was away from the ship for about 5 weeks and now after Spain, Israel and France I can definitely say that my batteries are well charged to tackle yet another outreach.


Congo here we come :)


God is Good :)