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      Jay Swanson is working as the Reception Team Leader on the Africa Mercy which is currently docked in Lome, Togo until June 2012. The Africa Mercy is Mercy Ships’ flag hospital ship, dedicated to alleviating the suffering of Africa’s poor by providing medical aid and long-term preventative measures.

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      Lome, Togo

The Moment of Truth

Or perhaps better entitled “the days of truth.” I’ll know in the next couple of days whether or not I have enough monthly support raised to leave at the end of the month or if I’ll have to stay here until September. This has been a source of struggle to say the least, but I’m feeling pretty well prepared to do whatever needs be done. Even if that means staying here over the summer (which may not sound bad, but I’m going stir crazy).

A photo of me nalgene

I think it’s probably pretty obvious at this point that I just want to get out of here. Going to Texas for a week felt like real progress and has left me craving this adventure. It’s hard as I find myself perched immovably on the edge and unable to do anything to change the fact. I’m waiting on God’s providence now.

I don’t really know what else to say at this point, I’m pretty tired and feel like a broken record. I guess to other people a lot of what I have to share about my future is new and fresh, but man I’m tired of hearing myself talk about this. I just want to go and do it already! I feel like I’m ready, so let’s go!

There are lots of struggles I suppose, but worst of all is the uncertainty in whether I’m staying or going. Leaving in September instead of next week is a big difference and I’m not sure what on earth I’ll do with myself over the summer.

Anyways, I’m already getting tired of hearing myself as I write this but I hope it sheds some light on where I’m at: stoked to go, and hoping it’s sooner than later!

http://jayonaboat.com/2010/06/the-moment-of-truth/
  • Mieke

    Jay, what's up?! We can relate a bit to how you're feeling although obviously our answer came in pretty clear during IMS about whether we are going any time soon or not for now. So it's great to be out of the “limbo” state of which you are suffering – hang in there. We can also relate about sounding like a broken record as we keep getting to tell what happened on our trip to Texas and why we're not going with Mercy Ships. Bummer…but also very cool as we get to stay here and hang out with our awesome neighbors and friends and family. Anyways, good to hear about your progress. We'll keep up with you hopefully and maybe one day see you on the ship!! (wink, wink) Get to work…