“Life here on the ship is going well. I’ve been learning how to be in community, since there isn’t a whole lot of space on the ship, I’m constantly surrounded by people. The African people aren’t at all like we are either.. they don’t want their “own space” or alone time. They thrive on being around others and belonging to a group. That’s different for me, but really good to learn from.
I’ve been sick the last week or so. Fevers/chills/nausea/runny nose.. and now an ear infection. I picked up some sort of nasty bug. So far I’ve been able to keep working as the worst of it was on my days off. But I’m really praying that I get better cause it’s frustrating to feel sick all the time.
Yesterday there was another screening day for possible surgeries. The sad part is that we have very limited space in the OR schedule so most people were turned away. They were only expecting a couple hundred people to come out, but over 1000 showed up! So it was a sad thing. There’s such a great need, it’s heart wrenching.
I’m over halfway through my time here! Hard to believe… I’m excited to bring back pictures and stories of some of the patients here. Thank you for your prayers and support. Hope things are well back home.”
Esti

Esther, who attends UBC, is off putting her nursing skills to work on a Mercy Ship. Here is her latest update…

“Hard to believe that I’ve been here for almost a month! I know I know.. everyone told me that time would fly by… It’s going really great. Meeting some amazing people and patients. Seeing God’s healing hand on physical and spiritual lives. The people here are so hungry for God’s presence and truth in their lives, it’s refreshing to see! And I’m even getting my African dance on… ha ha.
God Bless,
Esti”

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Esther Blumer is leaving soon to serve on a Mercy Ship in Africa, an amazing ministry that provides medical care. To learn more see
http://www.mercyships.org/home

To make a donation sponsoring Esther, use this link: https://secure.mercyships.org/webinfo/staffsupport
Though it says to use the last name, there is an error. If you want to choose to sponsor Esther, select “Esther Blumer”—using her first name and then follow instructions to make a donation.