update on madie

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. We've got six state of the art operating theaters, an intensive care and ward bed space for up to 78 patients. 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 33,00 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.)