People are slowly leaving this ship... patients, crew, day workers. They call it exodus. My bunkmate left this morning and I just missed saying goodbye to her. We had gotten along fairly well living in a confined space. I wonder if I will see her again. Maybe in heaven? It was also the last ward service as patients get discharged this week. It was really great to hear their testimonies of how they came to Mercy Ships and their praises to God.
The two things MS crew dislike the most on this ship is 1) food 2) goodbyes. People from all over the world come together serving the Lord for specific lengths of time. Each come and go...friendships are built, they leave, it gets discontinued. I remember the ones who told me they will not make friends with specific people knowing it's for short term. Sounds like dating.
Some people are mere acquaintances but if God so happen to place some in the same place and length of time in my life then I can grow and journey together. Jesus Christ will forever connect us all and remain in us wherever we are in life.
Thursday will be my turn to say goodbye.
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