We wish you a very blessed Christmas and a New Year full of joy, peace, and love. May you come to know the depth of the love our Lord and Saviour Jesus has for you. 
It has been a different Christmas for for us. Last year we had a light snow fall glissening on the ground Christmas Eve/Day in Lynden, Washington. This year, we have sunshine and an ocean view in Tenerife, Spain. Deb's parents came from Victoria, Canada to celebrate with us-which was wonderful.
Last night, we were all teated to a splendid Christmas Eve dinner.
Someone was very creative with the olive tray...making the evening feel very special.
The decorating committee decorated in white and silver with red table clothes. Making the dining room look very festive and welcoming.
Dinner was amazing! Ham, turkey, potatoes, gravey, vegetables, pecan pie...as a result the crew gained a few pounds each, but gave the galley staff a much deserved standing ovation!
One tradition the Africa Mercy has, is on Christmas Eve, is to place a left shoe outside the cabin door. Crew members go, throughout the evening, and fill each others shoes with all sorts of different baked goods, candies, and small gifts.
Joshua was so excited about Christmas he was up at 3:00 am looking at the different presents. Oh, to be a child again!
This has been a truly special Christmas with many memories. We are thankful for our Africa Mercy family and the family and friends we have around the world. May God bless and protect each one of you this coming year!
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