Serving With Mercy Ships: A Journey of Hope and Growth
Serve with a compassion ship (www.mercyships.org. It is not just a job; this is a journey to change life, not only changing the life of patients, but also changing the volunteers and daily staff who dedicated themselves. For a young man Josoa Mino from Madagascar, when the staff opened the door for the opportunity he had never thought of that day, he joined the Mercy Ship.
In December last year, Africa Mercy® left TOAMASINA in Madagascar to South Africa and she maintained it. When some crew members stayed on the boat, the staff members returned home all day to celebrate Christmas with their families. Josoa Mino is one of them. Since February last year, he has been an indispensable part of the Mercy Ships community. He worked unremittingly in the deck department when he lived with his mother and young cousin and sisters near the port.
A community that changes in the heart
Anyone who rides a mercy of a boat knows that this is a community from all over the world from all over the world. These ships are doctors, nurses, chefs, priests, decks and many other ships. Everyone work together to provide patients with surgery of changing life.
However, not only the patient experienced a change. Mercy also provides employment opportunities for more than 200 locals to ensure that a deep connection with the host country has been established. In addition to medical work, the staff also received valuable training in various majors (such as cooking, engineering, etc.).
Josoa Mino’s pity is not easy. He grew up in poverty, and he worked hard to get a chance for many people. He recalled: “When I am a child, my mother is looking for the organization that can help the poor, especially the child. She found a Australian couple Colin Baldwin and his wife Jin · The charity led by Kim Radford can help people get rid of poverty.
When Mercy Ships announced his return to Madagascar, Colin encouraged Josoa Mino to apply. “I applied for the interview process and was accepted by the deck department.” “As a deck worker, we perform many tasks: painting, removing and unloading supplies, transportation with medical equipment, food and other containers. We do this with love, confidence and God’s guidance. ”
From passion to personal growth
Joining the Mercy vessel has a profound impact on the life of Josoa’s MINO. He shared: “I have learned a lot of things from professional and individuals.” “The most important thing I learned is English. I also have a wide understanding of the ships. Whenever I have a problem, the deck team will guide me They showed me a lot of things I can do. At all times, I was at the bottom of the rock, but God lifted me. ”
One of the unique aspects he experienced on the boat is the emotions of the crew, especially in the deck department. Josoa said: “We practiced with a great dedication, and the staff sang a lot that day. People even called us the master of the Maggatar Choir.” With the crew’s unity and unity on board through music and common efforts, The feeling of joy adds special elements to the experience of Mercy Ships. This is not only related to the work they do, but also the community they have established.
Find the purpose through the mercy boat
Josoa Mino returned home and continued to live with his mother, but he had a huge plan for the future. “I want to convert our house into two independent rooms to give us more privacy. I have developed a plan and I hope to start studying it.”
He is determined to share the hope of his discovery with his family and the community. “The power I found on the mercy of the mercy gives me hope for the future. I feel stronger now, realize big things, is incredible, and shared Joso.” I believe myself, and I know I can do some greater bigger. What happened. I want to show my nephew that I can be his father, provide suggestions, love and guide, and help him find his own path. ”
Josoa’s story is one of the transformations of himself and the people around him. His journey with the Mercy ship not only lies in providing care to others, but also involves hope, hard work and faith to change the impact of life. Through his example, he is inspiring his family and community to realize his dream, no matter how big they look.
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