Yes, I think I will take this toothbrush, and maybe this skirt I have tied around my head... and this cozy down coat? I hate to leave my cozy down coat.I'm back home now, missing some of my new friends I met in Texas, and the fact that I was surrounded by people with the same passions and challenges that I have. Not to worry, I do realize I shouldn't take my down coat. But I have to step out in faith and trust that if God wants me to go he'll provide the support I need. My prideful, independent nature dreads the prospects. But if I can get over that hurdle, I find I am thrilled at the opportunity to develop relationships with people who, like me, long to be a part of bringing life-transforming healing and hope to people in west Africa. One of my favorite things about Mercy Ships is that they offer all their services with absolutely no obligations -no consideration for race, gender or beliefs. In Texas when they explained their mission and vision they shared a quote from St. Francis of Assisi: "Preach the gospel, and if necessary use words."
