She Is Martha In Africa: Here's what I have been up to.

Friday, January 31, 2014

Here's what I have been up to.

Arrived at the Mercy Ships I.O.C. this past Friday after a wonderful visit with Steve, Barbara and Andrew Ridge. Thank you for your warm hospitality. David and Ann dropped me off at my dorm room, my home for the next five weeks. Thank you Ann and David for driving me here and for all of your incredible support.

I actually participated, last September, in the first week of training offered here so I have been working in the mail room and warehouse these last few days. It has been a great opportunity to meet the staff and gain an understanding of just how much work it takes to keep the Africa Mercy supplied.

I have also met my shipmates Alice and Jamie and we are all very excited to begin our training and preparations for our field service in Impfondo and then on to the ship.

Thank you all for your prayers. It is a joy to serve.

About Me

My name is Martha Rodriguez and I grew up on Lake Huron in Michigan but for the past 19 years have lived in Houston, Texas working as a chemical plant operator. I raised two daughters and now have the blessed opportunity to serve God full-time as a Mercy Ships volunteer in the Dining Hall, to serve those who serve. I have had a heart for serving the forgotten poor since I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras in the early 1980's. I am humbled to serve a great organization such as Mercy Ships and look forward to experiencing God in new and challenging ways. I covet your prayers for my journey as this is what will sustain my spirits so far from family, you will be an integral part of my service with Mercy Ships.