At anchor off the coast of Benin, 3pm, Monday: The arrival ceremony should have begun an hour ago, but due to engine problems that have occurred only in the last couple of hours, Captain Tim has wisely decided that it is currently unsafe for the Africa Mercy to enter the Port of Cotonou. Our time at anchor should give our engineers and electricians time to rectify the faults. Maybe we'll be able to reach our berth tonight; maybe not. It's disappointing not to be able to go ashore after nine nights at sea, but we are grateful that the faults were discovered before we entered the port. We are ever mindful that our spiritual enemies are praying against our safe arrival in Benin (this is, after all, the birthplace of Voodoo). Meanwhile, we had another bad night last night - Libby was awake again from 1am to 4.30am, haunted by snakes again, so Sally and I are looking forward to a good nights sleep tonight. We're off to a prayer meeting now to pray that the engines are fixed quickly and we can go to our berth. Olly
2 comments:
I'll keep the engines, the berth, the outreach, Libby, and whatever else comes to mind in my prayers. Thanks for keeping those of us who aren't there updated.
Hi Peet family,
My wife and I have been reading your blog (and several other Mercy Shippers) for about 6 months now. We hope to join Mercy Ships after I retire from the USAF in a couple years.
I love reading your blog and will pray right now for Libby and her dreams and for the whole ship as I know how much Satan would love to derail this outreach before it even starts.
Mark Van Druff
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