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Merry Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the boat, not a patient was stirring and we all kept afloat. All snug in our beds where...
Raeanne Newquist
Dec 23, 20192 min read
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All That We Have
I walked into the office to find bags all over the floor, brimming with interesting items. Peanuts, grain, dried flowers, a giant...
Raeanne Newquist
Dec 19, 20193 min read
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Brass Rings
There is a place in Senegal called Baby House that is run by Franciscan nuns who care for babies 0-18 months of age. We are partnering...
Raeanne Newquist
Nov 20, 20195 min read
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Share Your Treasure
Don't let the pouty face fool you! This little guy is a spit fire! I first met Ablaye a few weeks ago when we started to attend the...
Raeanne Newquist
Nov 6, 20192 min read
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2 Years of Yes
When we signed up to serve with Mercy Ships, I told the kids that this was going to be 2 years of saying yes! "Want to drive 8 hours to...
Raeanne Newquist
Oct 25, 20193 min read
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Squall
It's a familiar story if you've grown up in church. Jesus had just finished teaching the multitude of people in parables and after, "when...
Raeanne Newquist
Oct 4, 20194 min read
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On The Other Side
I never expected to get emotional about a few small boxes. The announcement came over the PA system that the US Container was down in...
Raeanne Newquist
Sep 17, 20194 min read
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Hospital Open House
Information Update: Our hospital opens Monday, TOMORROW! We're so excited to get this party started! Our first surgery will take place...
Raeanne Newquist
Sep 8, 20191 min read
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Grace
I was told the busses would arrive around 7am and patients would come to the tents by 8am. I really couldn't imagine what was about to...
Raeanne Newquist
Sep 2, 20192 min read
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The Hope Center
Information Update: Tomorrow many patients will come to stay at the Hope Center. Patients come from great distances to receive free...
Raeanne Newquist
Aug 30, 20192 min read
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A Bag of Apples
I don't really even know how it happened. Not exactly sure what I said or how I looked! All I know is that I walked out of the dining...
Raeanne Newquist
Aug 21, 20193 min read
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Master of This Vessel
It was a moment I don't think I'll ever forget. Nerves, anxiety, excitement, hope, joy all mixed together. I was about to embark on my...
Raeanne Newquist
Aug 8, 20192 min read
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The Moment We've Waited For...
WE MADE IT!!! We arrived to the ship on Saturday and it was an incredible moment! It hardly seemed real - almost exactly a year ago we...
Raeanne Newquist
Jul 29, 20191 min read
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Senegal In Paris
We just wrapped up a fabulous week in Paris walking, eating, walking, sight seeing, walking and a bit more walking! Our weather was...
Raeanne Newquist
Jul 22, 20192 min read
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Ready To Sail
Well, we graduated and we're officially "ready to sail"! Tomorrow we bid Bon Voyage to Texas and head to Paris for a bit of vacation...
Raeanne Newquist
Jul 13, 20191 min read
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The Mongoose & The Magnifying Glass
2 pink bikes rested outside the classroom where the kids are doing their on boarding. One was smaller and looked in fairly good...
Raeanne Newquist
Jul 8, 20192 min read
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It's All About You
We sat in a circle of about 50 people, tossing around a small, orange, stuffed animal fish. When you caught the fish, you had 3 minutes...
Raeanne Newquist
Jun 18, 20193 min read
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He Provides
A month ago, a dear friend told me she had something for me. I soon received this beautiful frame with a note that made me cry. She was...
Raeanne Newquist
Jun 11, 20195 min read
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Thankful For the Pit
Morning sunrise in Cabo. Sitting on the beach I have a silly idea that this is what my life is going to like for the next 2 years living...
Raeanne Newquist
May 30, 20192 min read
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Baseball, Ballet & Baptism
A weekend filled with baseball, ballet and baptisms! All of our family came into town to witness these special events in the lives of...
Raeanne Newquist
May 22, 20191 min read
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