Wednesday, March 6, 2013

A surprise visit

So a couple weeks back we suddenly got a overhead page that we were expecting an unplanned VIP... Below is the 'official story' didn't get to meet him but was kind of fun seeing him be welcomed onboard.

God bless,
Ben




A surprise visit

21.02.2013- FIFA President pays surprise visit to Africa Mercy

The FIFA President visits patients in the ward
Blatter signs in as a guest with Managing Director Donovan Palmer and Captain Tim Tretheway
Dr. Gary Parker explains his work to Blatter
Joseph S. Blatter, President of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), paid a personal visit to the Africa Mercy to witness its life-transforming work with his own eyes.

“I was not only deeply impressed, but also touched by the care Mercy Ships is giving these poor people and how well you are organized. I am touched by the hope and courage given to those you are serving,” President Blatter remarked.

Africa Mercy Managing Director, Donovan Palmer, noted that, “Football is at the heart of many in Africa. So, to have the President of FIFA stop in and give his best wishes to crew and to see patients is an incredible blessing. It has been an extraordinary surprise visit.”







Monday, March 4, 2013

For Hannah

My dearest Hannah,
I explained (while handing out prizes) that you had never been to a Film Festival and that you were sad to have missed this one.. So this is for you:



(To explain to others: Hannah is currently back in California for a friends wedding; I was MC'ing the AMIFF (Africa Mercy International Film Festival), more to follow on this)

Friday, March 1, 2013

WAFFLES!!!!!

Just to let everyone know about the day to day sufferings of being on the Africa Mercy... On Fridays our cafe sells waffles. Makes for a good excuse to sleep for an extra half hour and skip breakfast. It's a tough life. :)
God bless,
Ben