Well, I am not in Africa anymore. Neither am I in California. In January I started back to school at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas to study for a bachelors degree in Mission Aviation. Wholeheartedly contribute to holistic development of individuals. My personal mission statement. I served with Mercy Ships from 2013-2017. In 2017 I … More I’m a Student Pilot
I’d like to introduce you to Elfried Adjin. I had the pleasure of working with Elfried onboard the Africa Mercy while serving with Mercy Ships in Benin. Elfried is originally from Benin and is now serving for two years in the same department I worked in – Information Services (IT) – as a Technology Support Specialist. … More Elfried Adjin
Hi Family & Friends — I had a hard time deciding what to write because there has been a lot that has happened over the last four months. So I asked the kids onboard and they said I should write about why I extended for another 10 months. Here it goes… I originally returned to … More Mercy Ships – My Conviction to Extend
Hello Family & Friends! I have been asked to return to the Africa Mercy for a three month service as the interim I.S. manager. My flight itinerary has me booked to leave California on May 16th, just two days after my sister gets married, and now only 28 days away! (Get ready friends onboard!) I … More Sailing Again!
On October 19th I will be leaving to volunteering at Pioneer Christian Hospital (PCH). Located in the heart of the Congo River Basin Rainforest, PCH has worked for 13 years to impact the health of the nation by offering healthcare and hope to those who need it most in the name of Jesus Christ. During this trip … More 2015 Congo Archive
Excitingly, in the first two days of announcing the trip more than $3,000 has been raised! That means the plane ticket has been purchased! I mailed off the visa application to The Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Washington, D.C. yesterday! Can you tell I’m excited? 🙂 The application should arrive in D.C. on Monday morning … More Pioneer Christian Hospital – Trip Details
Things are getting exciting in dry dock. Both rudders, propellers and propeller shafts have been removed from the ship, serviced and reinstalled. The hull of the ship has been sandblasted and repainted (had to get the barnacles off of her). Our bow thrusters have been completely overhauled by Rolls-Royce mechanics. We dropped anchor (onto the dock) cleaned the … More 2014 Shipyard Update
This was my morning devotional from my Life Application Study Bible I always refer to (thank you Patricia!!!). MAKING CHOICES ON SENSITIVE ISSUES (1 Corinthians 9-10) All of us make hundreds of choices every day. Most choices have no right or wrong attached to them — like what you wear or what you eat. But … More Sensitive Choices
I set 5 goals for this year. Learn French Blog weekly Respond to all messages within 24 hours Understand poverty Start a movement for something I believe in This list is not weighted in any particular order. What I’ve found is that I’m very week at numbers 2 and 3. I’ve not made any movement … More 2014 Goals
Quick botany lesson for you about weeds and roots. A weed is defined as “any undesirable or troublesome plant, especially one that grows profusely where it is not wanted.” A root is defined as “a part of the body of a plant that develops, typically, from the radicle and grows downward into the soil, anchoring … More Cardoza-Cardoza Gardening Service
Ryan Cardoza 