We boarded ship yesterday, what an exciting day! I am on the 3rd deck in a room of 6. It is surprisingly roomier than I anticipated. Our three bunks are divided into cubicles with a curtain to draw closed for sleeping. I have a closet about a foot wide with three shelves at the bottom and a space to hang clothes above the shelves. The biggest challenge so far was how to get down from the top bunk this morning without falling or stepping on my bunk mate. I am around the corner from a flight of stairs that goes right to the dining room which is on the 5th deck. We had an hour tour of the ship yesterday and so far I have not gotten lost. Deck 7 is open to the outside so yesterday for lunch a friend from Switzerland took me to the port (left) side to eat and we enjoyed the fresh air coming in off the sea. The gangway is on the starboard (right) side. It is such a good feeling to finally be here. Monday officially starts our work, beginning with orientation.
I can't wait to get started!
Good Morning Chris,
ReplyDeleteMy 83 year old mother and I are reading your updates and she is enjoying them as much as I am. We are praying for you and those you will care for as you serve. God Bless You, Chalene Bunner
Chris....so very excited for you! You get to use all your talents (assuming you were able to take your guitar) for such a good cause. And, we all get to live vicariously through your journey! This is so amazing! I hope everyday is filled with HIS awesome power for you and your friends! God Bless you all! Love you so much! Patty
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome Chris. I am praying that you can connect with all you meet through God's love. Bless you. Glenda J
ReplyDeleteStill in awe of all you and the others are doing. Love reading your journey!
ReplyDeleteGeorge and Kathy
It is so great to know you are there after all the planning and talking!! We miss you at school & I am counting the days!!! The pictures are great. Keeping you in my prayers! Suzan
ReplyDeleteChris, You're a great writer and able to help people picture where you are and what you're doing.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos of the drawings at the deaf school. Great job to your Onboarding class. From reading the comments I wonder if you're also talented at drawing.
God bless.
Love & prayers,
Helen