Well, today I had my first day on the job. About 10 this morning I met my boss Sherry Carpenito. She showed me the expectations and explained what the job holds. I work from 8am-5pm everyday except Saturday and Sunday.
Today Sherry had me work with one of the day crew members (Liberians who come onto the ship everyday and hold a position in a department) and we mopped Deck 2 and 3 and then I cleaned a vent and dusted the stairways. Not much to do but I only worked half the day. Tomorrow will be my first day working 8 to 5. Well thats work...let me tell you about the people Ive met.
My bunk mate is a 19 year old from Seirra Leone one of my roomates is from Oklahoma. Across the hall there is room full of like 8 girls who range from 19-22 or so. Im just going to tell you where theyre all from: Columbus, Georgia Fresno, California Chicago, Illinois Calgary, Canada and right now Im drawing a blank on the rest. Sorry. Ive met a few guys from England and a girl from Liverpool, England. I work along side of guy from Switzerland, a woman from Norway and Sweden. There are so many people from everywhere that I cant keep track. Its hard. Well I have to go. Im having problems getting my pictures to work and my videos up. Im getting some help. Hopefully in the next few days Ill get them up for you to see the ship. Well adios for now.
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Glad to see that you got there safely. Has to be kind of a shock to the system. I'm incredibly proud of you for what you are doing. You are in my prayers.
Hey there, young man. This was an interesting "First Day", for you I'm sure! Sounds like you're getting to know some "interesting" new friends,('n girls) too! Yes, I'm sure you have had some "culture" shock, by now!Have sent you more devotional Bible readings.This is truly an extra educational, blessing to add to the many others coming your way!GOD is using you very well. Love you...XO.. and praying everday your away from us. Grama Fran
It's great to hear that you are getting acquainted with your job and others who are involved with the Africa Mercy. If some of the tasks assigned to you seem to be tedious and/or boring, remember Col. 3:23 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Praying for you, Papa
Wes! I'm glad you made it safe and that your trip wasn't too long. I'm also happy for you that you have some fun roommates because I know that can easily ruin a trip. I'll keep checking in to see how you are doing but just know that everytime our small group gets together we will think and pray for you. I'm proud of you buddy.
hey that sounds pretty cool. sounds like work is...well work! I didn't even imagine your work like this. But im still in shock about how many people you have met there. I guess i'm jelous! I hope you stay strong and work hard. Its pretty cool that i get to say that my big bro is in Africa. Still missing and praying!
JJ
Wes, Excited to see that you made it there OK. You are exactly where God wants you to be. Fasten your seat belts for God is going to use you for wonderful things!!! Good luck on making new friends. We are praying for you daily.
wow wesley that sounds great!!! What a great experience to meet all kinds of people. Glad it is going well so far. Keep up the good work! Love, Mrs. Yates
We are down in Mexico right now with the Sains family and RJ sends his regards and wants you to hook him up with some of those girls numbers!!!! Just kidding!!!! But seriously I love you Wesley.
RJ
I am thankful for your blog. It helps to know how to pray which we do daily. I think you made such a wise choice in answering God's call to serve on the Mercy Ship. Your world is so much bigger now. The McKays
We're lovin' the blog updates. Keep 'em coming. How exciting to meet so many people from so many places. I can't get over what an incredible opportunity this is. Love ya!
Wes..So glad to see that you made it safe, and you are already going at it..8 hours of cleaning. WOW!
Mopping the decks, sounds so 1700's ish..Funny.
You are so lucky you get to meet people from all around the world. That is my dream, I find that so intresting. Make sure you write in your journal, so you don't forget anything. Ok, we are thinking and praying for you. Lots of love..Jenn, Joe, Jake
Wesley!!!
I was able to snag some comp time and check your blog to see how you were. I was wondering if you made it to Africa ok. I can see that you did. I bet you are totally tired from working all day. I know I am. Doing dishes from 8-11:30 with about a 3 hour break is really hard. But its still amazingly fun. I can't write to much, but I'll try to keep checking your blog. Glad to see that you are well and making lots of cool friends-it sounds amazing. I love the pic you gave me, and don't worry I did not open it until I got here. haha. I'll be praying for you!
peace, love, and dirty dishes
your friend,
Molly :D
hey wes im trying to create an account but im not sure this works so....i was just checking on my roomate and making sure everything is going well. i hope it is and everyone is asking me if you made it there safely(if thats how u spell it) and i always laugh about how u almost didnt make it. its always really fun to tell them. but im glad you got there safely and im also really stoked about malcolm kelly about how u get to talk to a professional athlete without bothering him or any of that stuff. so i hope everything is going great and i cant wait till you get home and here about everything. love ya
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