Anisha

Life began for me in May of 1981. I was the first of four children and the only girl. Born in Texas, USA, I fully expected to live there forever until in 1996 my family moved about 1000 miles north and settled in Chicago. I was now a yank.I graduated highschool and longed to move out into an appartment with my bestfriend Trisha. Instead, life took a dramatic turn and I left for Mercy Ships. I went back to Texas for my DTS. It was strange being back, nothing was how I remembered it. Oh, the buildings were in the same places and for the most part old friends still lived in the same houses. But I felt like a foreinger.I left for Guatemala for an 8 week outreach. It was the most trying time of my life. Dysentary was the least of my problems...Despite it all I felt more alive that ever. So I joined Mercy Ships as full time staff and left for the Anastasis in Holland. I was to sail to Africa. A dream I never thought could be reality.On the ship I fell in love with Ben. I had told my parents before leaving that they need not worry because I had no intentions of dating on board. I must not have been very convincing, they later said they suspected I may very well find a husband onboard. I shall let them have their "I told you so".Ben and I are now training for careers in missions. This has lead us to Florida for Flight and Mechanical training. Through everything God has been ever present. A faithful friend. I would have collapsed along the way, refused to do what I was asked, or just gone home and quit if it wasn't for the steady friendship of my Savior.