The Irony

31 years doing something you really hate does seem ridiculous. Confession, they say, is good for the soul, so here goes.

Let me ease into it though. If you know us, you know the 'good' stuff ... the incredible privilege we have of serving the heath care needs of the forgotten poor over three decades. Over those years  we've worked with 4 Mercy Ships, in 7 major start-up or ministry transition phases, ministered in 32/ 54 countries (depending which of us you're speaking to). We've raised our kids across the world in our calling to serve Jesus by serving the most desperate. Each one of us is richer for it, what a life!

                                                                       

But we're not good about talking about the hard stuff, and the most consistent difficulty we have faced over those years has been raising personal sponsorship,

We are facing a major crunch as our long-term and largest supporter sends their last cheque in December. This church has had a change of regional focus and is no longer able to include us with their missionaries. Added to a dramatic increase in house rates in our region, our monthly deficit will be around $1,500.

So would you please pray for us. Pray for a release in finances, and please consider and pray about being part of the answer to our need for missions partners to help cover

• $1,500 in monthly support 
• $2,000 for upcoming dental and opthalmic bills
• for a desperately needed and long over-due first laptop/tablet for my work 

So, we do that stuff we hate - like fundraising -  because of what we love - following Jesus example in helping 'the least of these'.

If you want to make a gift towards our ongoing ministry with Mercy Ships, we would be hugely grateful. Please head to www.mercyships.org/international and select your nation of origin . By making a donation at the correct location you may be eligible for a tax receipt. Be sure and designate your gift for GRAEME & SHARON WALLS or it will go into the general fund for the ministry. Alternatively, please email us and we can provide the details you need.

As we watched this video recently it reminded us all over again of why we hang in there in order to do what we love. NOTE: this video comes with a mascara warning! Watch video>>  I know it will bless you too!

Phew! Thanks for 'bearing with'.

Many blessings,

Graeme and Sharon