Time for WeekendReflections and The Weekend Roundup and the letter is H and Hope. My Daughter Gillian, SIL, Chris and myself have volunteered to work from time to time on one of the Mercy Ships. Everyone volunteer pays to work on any of these ships however it is such a blessing to many needy people particularly in West Africa. After I came off the final time, I then raised many pounds for the work of these ships for 9 years when I lived in N.Ireland. So it was a privilege to bring HOPE and Healing to these people.
A Vessel of HOPE
Mercy Ships is an
international development organisation that deploys hospital ships and
volunteers to developing nations – improving the quality of life for people
living with the diseases of poverty, disfigurement, and disability, through
direct medical services, and building the capacities of HEALTHCARE systems to
meet the needs of the future.
This is Mount Stewart HOUSE near Newtownards where you may remember I
was a volunteer photographer. The next 2
shots are taken in the Irish garden and
show the red HAND of Ulster with red Salvia plants and then the Irish
HARP. The final show is one of the Lily
pools and I am using it for my REFLECTION photograph.
I appreciate your visit and comments.
I hope you enjoyed this post today.
It is wonderful you and your family were able to volunteer on the mercy ships.
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful estate and gardens. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great weekend.
I have a good chunk of Irish ancestry so I've enjoyed these photos, Have a great weekend.
ReplyDelete,,,Margaret, it sure is a privilege to bring HOPE and HEALING to people in need.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing you have been! My big regret is having no ability to be a medical anything, as I'd love to volunteer with such an organization.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are always a delight.
Nice "H" word collection. I remember the Hope Vessels. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! While serving in the US Navy I lived and worked on a hospital ship for 8 months in 1986/87. The USNS Mercy. We gave free medical care to people in The Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
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