This Christmas season is a bit different with living on a boat off the West Coast of Africa! It is hot and humid, nothing like the winter wonderland we all dream of back home, but I have enjoyed the opportunity to be here during this holiday season. The week before Christmas I helped pass out Christmas presents at several of the off-ship program sites that we partner with on a weekly basis. This includes the School for the Deaf, the Hope Center, and Jean Paul II Daycare Center.
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF:
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| The children waving goodbye outside of their classrooms! |
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| One of the classes proudly showing off their crafts. |
HOPE CENTER:
The Hope Center is where our patients stay when they leave the hospital yet still require follow up appointments at the ship. Many of our patients live too far away and don't have the money to travel back and forth. This was my first time visiting the Hope Center, and I really enjoyed getting to see and spend time with several of my patients. We helped them with their crafts and gave them presents such as clothes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other donated items!  |
| At the Hope Center with some of my patients! |
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| Check out his new hat! |
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| All the patients and caregivers showing off their craft projects! |
JEAN PAUL II DAY CARE CENTER:
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| Oh the excitement on their faces is absolutely priceless! |
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| Helping to distribute gifts to the little children |
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| She's checking out her big stuffed animal! |
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| Kids eagerly awaiting to open their gifts! |
Oh! What a fun opportunity to see the joy on so many people's faces this week!
Stayed tuned for another post coming soon about Christmas on the ship.....
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM AFRICA!!
Merry Christmas dear sweet Emily!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo enjoying your adventure through your blog and pictures on fb! You are lovely and I pray the Father is lavish in His Presence, Wisdom, Grace and Peace as you serve Him wherever that ship takes you.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year,
Karen