“My journey to Mercy Ships began with the death of my husband John, two years ago. Up until his illness, we had been involved in volunteer service for the Mennonite Central Committee. Our plan had been to volunteer for many years. Recently, I came to the conclusion that having to stop this work was “unfinished business” for me. It was at this point of understanding, that I found Mercy Ships.
My goal is to help transform lives through Mercy Ships, an international charity using hospital ships and land-based teams to deliver health care and developmental programs at no charge to the world’s forgotten poor. Mercy Ships provides surgical and primary health care, relief aid and community support to some of the poorest countries on earth. Mercy Ships volunteers and staff are dedicated to bringing physical and spiritual hope and healing. Since 1978, Mercy Ships has delivered their life-changing programs with integrity and compassion.
Being involved with Mercy Ships feels like going full circle in my life. Having an adopted daughter with a cleft lip and palate, and having worked for a support organization for facial differences, I feel called to have a small part in these operations for those in need in Sierra Leone. Please give what you can to support this transformational work.”Jane McIntosh
Many thanks for your continued heartfelt donations. Because of you I have reached my goal and have now identified another worthwhile project.The funds currently being raised by the chopping team and others on Pender Island will support George and Frank in obtaining their desire to become Crew Members on the African Mercy Ship and to take internet courses while working on board. This will provide them a path out of poverty, and a way towards furthering their education.
Please take a moment to read about George & Frank on their page.
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A Picture is Worth a Million Words…
Well….I think the attached says it all!
So many thanks to all the people on Pender for all of your hard work.
Love, Jane
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Hi Jane … Happy New Year from Pender … Love reading your posts and enjoying learning more about that part of the world. Photos are great, too.
Hugs from us all … and the dogs, Gerry
Hi Gerry:
Thanks for your email, and all of your support.
Love to you all,
Jane
You have quadrupled my knowledge of Togo. Thank you so much. Hope that things go smoothly …
Miss you …
Gerry
Hi Mom! Great to read that you are getting settled. We had such a nice visit with you. Miss you already! Good luck with round 2.
xoxo Leslie
Hi Les!
Thanks for your comment. I had such fun with you guys, and miss you so much too.How about a visit in NYC when I am on my way home this December?
Love,
Mom
Hi Jane,
So wonderful to read your post and to hear that you are safe and settled into Togo. Thanks for all the news!! It was terrific to talk with you over the holidays and my continued love and support are with you each day! Warmth and love. Linda.
Hi Linda:
Great to talk with you as well.
Good luck with all of those new grandchildren!
A parcel for the newest baby is on it’s way.
Love,
Jane
Hi Jane!
We are glad to hear that you have arrived safely in Togo and that you had such a good time in Florida – where we are right now actually. Hope you enjoy the change of life in a different African country and that you get that lower berth!
Love,
Ruth
Hi Ruth and Geoff:
Hope you are having a wonderful time in Florida.
Many thanks for your continued support.
Love,
Jane
So good to hear that you had such a good break and got to see so much of your family. You are a trooper, girl and I am glad to hear that your re-entry was easier than last year. We are missing you and looking forward to having you home next year!
Blessings,
Barb
Barb:
Great to hear from you.
Trust you are well. I know you are still making amazing contributions to life on Pender…and elsewhere.
So many thanks for your continued supprot.
Love,
Jane
Thank you Jane — You are truly an inspiration who has re-focused us on “the big picture” …… What to do????? ….. I think I’ll chop some wood!!!!! …… Take Care and enjoy your new adventure…….. Love …. J&E
John and Eve:
So great to hear from you.
Hope you are both well. so many thanks for all of your support.
Love,
Jane
Dear Jane ~
We missed you for the holidays this winter but the year will pass quickly and your Pender neighbours will welcome you home next winter. There is snow in the Spalding Valley below our ridge and not a sound but the birds pecking at seeds on the patio and the tea kettle on the wood stove.
Your new posting is exciting and I look forward to hearing more about Togo, your patients and colleagues on the ship. We are there with you in spirit. I wish you good health in 2012 – I know you’ll be providing it to Mercy Ships patients in your dedication.
Love, Davy
Great emailing you earlier Davy.
Keep warm and dry!
Miss you.
Jane
So glad you had a good break over Xmas. Take care & keep communications coming. Hoping for lower bunk. J
Hugs, MO & Don
Hi Marcia and Don:
Meant to report…I got the lower bunk!
Jane
It is great to hear you are getting settled. I am putting out positive thoughts for you toget the bottom bunk!
I will be interested to here a little about Togo. I know so little of that part of the world.
Onwards and upwards!
Judith xxoo
Hi Judith and Doug:
Hope you are both well.
Many thanks for your on-going support.
Hope your respective families are doing O.K.
Jane
Jane: looking forward to seeing & hearing how George & Frank respond to their laptops. David
Hi David:
I will be sure to let you know!
J
Hi Jane!
We just got back to central FL after receiving the “royal treatment” in Naples! Thanks for educating us about Togo.
Love, Ruth & Geoff
Heard from my Dad that he and Jackie had a great time with you both.
Enjoy your stay in the south!
Jane