Well, I'm back in Snohomish and have gotten back in the working groove. I'm again with the Everett Gospel Mission, working as a Donor Gift Specialist which involves data entry, receipt acknowledgement, and updating the data base. I really like the job because it is part time and I can pick my own hours. Those of you who know me know that I start early (6 AM) while my brain is sharp and active. When I work a full day, I still get off at 2:30 so have plenty of time to play.
Wonderful news: The Africa Mercy has passed her sea trials and is now berthed in Blythe, England loading cargo and receiving new Crew for the sail to Liberia where she will meet the Anastasis. Please be in prayer for the sail to West Africa (smooth and uneventful!), and for the transfer of Crew, cargo and supplies from the Anastasis to the Africa Mercy. This is a time of great joy and of some sadness, too, as the Anastasis which will be retired, was the first ship in Mercy Ship's fleet. She has served well and it will be a sad day when she is retired.
The Africa Mercy is so beautiful and she is well equipped to bring the latest technology to a hurting and needy world. What a blessing she will be to those she serves. Please be in prayer for her and for the transfer and for the Crew who will be leaving the old for the new.
I still feel that I will be part of that Crew one of these days, when the Lord deems the time right. I would love to go, but as with the completion of the ship, God's timing is perfect. I wait for Him, knowing that He has a special plan just for me. I am thankful for that!
Bill is doing well. His passion is recycling. He still dumpster dives. (Yes, we have pictures! Check previous posts. One dumpster is pretty much like another...) He also does a lot of concrete work, remodeling and repair work. He has built a little shed in the back yard - all, mind you, out of recycled material with a cost of about $200. He is very proud of that. We just had a landscape architect do a plan for our yard so that will be an on-going project as funds become available. We look forward to Summer as the warmth not only soothes the body but also soothes the soul.
Bless you, dear friends! We would love to hear from you!