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  • Our First Month

    It’s been just over a month since we arrived aboard the Global Mercy here in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  We really had to hit the ground running especially for me (Curtis) and my job.  (Yes, I’m going back to my birth… Continue reading

  • Growing in Courage

    For the last three weeks, Karin and I have been at the Mercy Ships International Support Center (ISC) in Lindale, TX receiving training and orientation for our time serving over the next two years.  It’s the continuation of a massive… Continue reading

  • Training Ground

    Since arriving in Texas on October 25 we’ve been quite busy. Last week was packed with classroom learning and hands on experience and testing. Mercy Ships, as a certified maritime organization, has many maritime laws and procedures to adhere to.… Continue reading

  • Departures and Arrivals

    “The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”  Psalm 121:7-8 As we completed our move into a nomad lifestyle I was reminded… Continue reading