Comfort and Mercy

These will probably be the last of the "spy images" I will be able to post. I am running out of photo-ops.

Today, however, we had the distinct privilege of touring the USNS Mercy. We were up on the deck checking out the helo-pad. We were on the bridge. It was awesome! It is amazing how many ships our American Navy has for war, yet we only have a couple of ships for humanitarian missions i.e. the USNS Mercy (a.k.a. "the office") and the USNS Comfort.

These ships (or are they boats?) are truly deserving of their names.

The work they do is truly blessed. They will roll up on impoverished, often times, extremely treacherous areas of the world to lend medical assistance: free surgeries, plastic and dental reconstruction, crisis assistance, anything! Take it from me, without getting too specific, They are as equipped if not better equipped than any of the major hospital networks in the country.

Anywho, it has been a pleasure to be a part of this whole thing and to help out with their mission of healing and love.





These two (final) shots were taken on our way to the Mercy. This is actually the dock that runs between the Mercy (white with the red cross) and the Bob Hope (grey). These ships absolutely dwarf any person striding next to them.