It was my every intention to write a few blogs before I left the ship and give you a glimpse of what life is like on the ship when we are winding down, discharging patients and scrubbing and cleaning, saying goodbyes etc. but time ran away from me.

....and now I have no idea where to begin.

I could begin by explaining precious moments spent with my patients with crocheting, 'chatting' and learning Ewe or their local dialect (I failed miserably but gave them a laugh), learning a local game called Oware, having them giggle and laugh when trying to plait my hair and sigh in exasperation as it fell out after their hard work as it was 'Too Yovo', dancing up and down the corridors singing and clapping, watching movies with them and holding their hands and dishing our hugs as they have days where they are down and not looking forward to going home.But those moments are not captured anywhere except to memory which are moments that I enjoyed the most and felt most content and spent most of my free time when not working.

I could try to explain the blessing it was to be asked by Dovi, one of my patients to escort her home and be there when she saw her family again following re constructive facial surgery- pictures would not do it justice. I could try to re-live the huge hugs, kisses, thanks and prayers offered by our patients for the work Mercy Ship done for them through Gods love. I could try and explain the fun and joy we had when down on our hands and knees scrubbing the floor, cupboards, beds and chairs on the wards while listening to African music and having a dance with fellow Togolese workers but I cant....

These are precious moments in my memory with so many more and I cant find words to explain or recapture them so im not going to even try. Thanks to all who read my blog and left comments, sent messages, emails and txts. A special thanks to those who prayed for me during my trip. It was a real encouragement and felt very loved :0) I had the most amazing 6 weeks where I have cried, laughed, felt frustrated, been overwhelmed and felt pure joy and contentment and peace.

Until the next time.
x