The journey begins

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The long awaited journey to join the Africa Mercy has begun! The first 5 weeks we will be in Texas (at the International Support Centre for Mercy Ships) completing Basic Training and an On Boarding. As long term volunteers, it's important for us to know how to respond in emergency situations, as well as to have a really good grasp on the foundations of Mercy Ships, not only the What but the How and the Why too.

 What I've learned so far in Texas: 
1) It's hot.
2) It's humid.
3) Texas is trying to kill you (don't worry, there are only 4 kinds of poisonous snakes on the campus, the rest are harmless...)
4) Yes, there are grammatical rules around using y'all (don't throw it around indiscriminately).
5) I am a Ma'am!

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Comments

  1. Hugh18 June 2019 at 02:05

    Great to know that you have started well. 加油, Karin!

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    1. Karin K30 June 2019 at 12:43

      Thanks Mr Wong! Hope your Maritime Museum trips went well:D

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  2. Anonymous19 June 2019 at 16:56

    Hi Miss Kitshoff, I hope you had a great time in Texas. I hope you have the best time of your life on the Mercy's Ship.

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    1. Anonymous19 June 2019 at 16:58

      Sorry it says unknown but its me Liam.B.

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    2. Karin K30 June 2019 at 12:44

      Thanks Liam! It will be an incredible time with Mercy Ships:D 2 more weeks in Texas and then we head to Senegal! Hope you're working hard and learning lots:D

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  3. Rueleah26 June 2019 at 17:43

    Hello Karin!! Great start :) Continue to enjoy your adventurous journey! Ruel&Leah

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    1. Karin K30 June 2019 at 12:45

      Thanks so much Ate and Kuya! Such an eye-opening experience ahead! :D

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  4. Karin K30 June 2019 at 12:41

    Thanks Ms Delany - from what I can tell, Senegal will be cooler than Texas, especially since we are on the coast. To be honest, I do sit with my hot water bottle in the air conditioned rooms:D

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