Patient Photos

Here are some before/after photos of patients that we took care of here in Ghana. The change is quite dramatic. You can imagine the joy on the patients face when they see their transformation.

Anastasis says goodbye

This beautiful ship will be laid to rest in a few months. It's over 50 years old and the ship is falling apart. All the pipes are rusted out and the equipment is breaking down all the time. But it belongs to an era of cruise ships that were once full of elegance and class. The Anastasis crew wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Winter Wonderland

Christmas time on board the Anastasis can bring mixed emotions. Everyone who lives here are away from their families and friends during this holiday season. To some, it can be a very lonely time but it's also an opportunity to meet new friends who then become your family. Mercy ships tries to bring the spirit of Christmas to this multi-national crowd. Winter Wonderland was an event where people could sell their baked goods and handmade crafts to the people on the ship. In the photo here, my roommate Shannon sells African beaded earrings and gift boxes.

What you see at the beach

African beaches can be beautiful and dirty at the same time. Some beaches are full of trash and used as toilets, while others are clean and just amazing. I especially like to people watch and to see all the activity that's around me. Like children swimming in the ocean or vendors selling fish. The fishing boats are made out of a cut out log and some can be beautifully painted. It's fascinating to see these little boats try to fight off the heavy current as it makes its way to the ocean. A day at an African beach is always a unique and memorable experience. You can double click a photo for a more detailed view.

Christian Outreach

Mercy Ships does several outreaches to villages, prisons and schools. The Christian witness program teaches the basics of Christianity and provides them with tools to learn more about the Christian faith. Children are eager participants and are always ready to learn. In the photo here, school children are given Bibles to study and to share with their family members.