I'm coming home. In less than an hour, I leave for the airport. Twenty-four after that, and I'll land in Toronto where my family will be waiting for me.
got your picture by my beside, girl, and am praying for you as you make this massive transition. wish i could be in toronto with the rest to greet you with open arms, please know that i'm 100% there in spirit! may you sense the presence of christ with you in all the ups-and-downs that these coming days will bring, may he give you strength, be your illuminating light and bring you peace. continue to pour out thy soul, dear heart. and give that clan baby a kiss from me, will you? a very merry christmas to you (and phil!) xxoo
all my love,
I'm Ali; twenty-six years old, and married to Phil, an electrician, also known as The Husband of Joy (HoJ for short). I work as an assistant ward supervisor on board the world's largest non-governmental hospital ship, the M/V Africa Mercy. Following the example of Jesus, Mercy Ships seeks to bring hope and healing to the forgotten poor. Since 1978, Mercy Ships has performed more than 33,000 surgeries. We've removed cataracts, straightened club feet and reconstructed faces. I spend my days supporting the nurses in the middle of a delightful whirl of crying babies, cast-footed kids, and even the occasional grownup. I've never been so happy. (If comments aren't working, you can contact me at alirae[at]quist[dot]ca.)
all my love,
What a beautiful Christmas you and your family will have in sharing one another's company. I'm so excited for you. God bless!