Two weeks ago Ray and I drove down to Texas to attend a week of classes titled Intro to Mercy Ships. We really felt God wanted us to serve with Mercy Ships but weren't entirely sure even though we had already been accepted to live and work on the ship. Our confirmation came soon after we arrived when Ray turned to me and said, "I think we are really supposed to do this" and I realized that I had the same thought. I had asked a few people to pray for unity for Ray and me before we left home and we are definitely united in this!
Our week at the Mercy Ships headquarters was full of information and getting to know some of the people we will be serving with. We are so excited to be serving the Lord this way but also scared silly about all of the changes coming up and decisions to be made. Whether to sell or rent our house, finding homes for our pets (Praise God we already have a home for BillyBob! Thanks Redmans) and of course our support. Almost everyone that works on the Africa Mercy is a volunteer which means we have to raise all of our support.
We have committed to serve with Mercy Ships for at least 2 years with a possibility to serve longer.
