Shaking Hands With The President

During my first day on the job, we were introduced to African flexibility.  The president of Guinea came to visit the Africa Mercy.  Everything was ship shape (literally) and a tour was given.  Dress code was Mercy Ship uniforms or our Sunday best.
I was wearing scrubs so that counted as a uniform.  When His Excellency President Alpha Condé  came to the medical supply storage area, I said "bonjour" and shook his hand.
At least I know that much French.

The president was most gracious and impressed by what he saw on the Africa Mercy.  He made a point of shaking hands with as many people as possible on board.  He wants to help Guinea become a peaceful, stable and growing country.  He asked Mercy Ships to reach more in the interior of the country, not just the area around Conakry. So Mercy ships is able to help promote peace in this country that has had its share of conflict.  That is a very good thing for which we can give thanks to God.


Chuck