"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Cor 15-58

Thursday, September 15, 2011

I’m back in Sierra Leone…

Dear friends, family and supporters (of every kind) Thank you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so grateful to God for you, for each of you in my life. You are why I can do what I am doing (apart from God of course ). I feel so loved and encouraged and thoroughly enjoy all the amazing encounters we share. I am blessed to know you and to be a part of you lives and have you a part of mine – my cup overfloweth.

I’m back on board now and very busy. 3 months away is long-time and there is lots to catch up on; not to mention the addition of a new job. My job as Office Supplies Manager for the ship has been amalgamated with the Post-office position, so I am very busy learning a new position and trying to catch up with my old one;  nothing that wasn’t expected. I’m still not sure if I will be able to keep my minor job (1 afternoon a week) at the Hope Center working with the patients that don’t need nursing care but still need wound care? I hope so…I’ll let you know.

Just for those of you whom I haven’t talked yet about the results of my “suspicious mammogram”… all is well! The second mammogram came back completely clear and there is nothing to be concerned about. Thank you for you concern and also to those of you who prayed.

Please know that this blog is my priority to staying in touch with you and bringing news, stats and stories of what Mercy Ships is doing in West Africa and my part and feelings about those things along with tidbits of my life here. I simply have too much to do for the next couple of weeks to catch-up on for the lengthy time I was away, so I don’t think I will be blogging until the end of the month. The good news is I have a ton of ideas to blog and only hope you think they are good ideas too once you read them. ha, ha, ha :) My goal is to blog once every two weeks. I am always interested in your feedback, so please feel free to leave me comments if you would like to suggest, encourage, give advice (such as, every two weeks is to often,. hehe) , or just to say hello.

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you!

Love, hugs and prayers,

CT :)