- Thursday, November 3, 2011
- KiYong Kim
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It occurred to me today that I am blessed with incredible health. I don't have any serious injuries or health issues. For this, I'm extremely thankful! If, however, I were to get into an accident, I have confidence that I would receive medical care from trained professionals in a timely fashion. Again, I am grateful for this!
A woman in Sierra Leone, however, had to wait for 30 years to get medical attention! Previously unable to walk because of severe burns to her leg, ankle and knees, this lady finally received medical care from a trainee plastic surgeon, Nicole Breitenfeldt, onboard the Africa Mercy (Click here to read her blog).
Thankfully, Nicole is not alone in providing care to the forgotten poor! The entire team of doctors, nurses, engineers, mechanics and others onboard the Africa Mercy are there because they whole heartedly agree with the mission of Mercy Ships®: To bring hope and healing to the world's forgotten poor. This is why they volunteer their skills . . . and the results speak for themselves! The lame can walk, the blind can see, and hope is shared to the poorest of the poor in the world!
Recently I learned that a new staff trainee at Mercy Ships® was there because they listened to "The Mercy Minute®"! This was a wonderful reminder that stories can change lives - which will in turn, change more lives.
Thank you for partnering with Mercy Ships® in bringing hope and healing to the world's forgotten poor! We couldn't do it without you.
p.s. You can Test your knowledge of Mercy Ships® out to see if you can win "a Mercy-full Christmas" CD!
KiYong Kim
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