Medical Ships - Australia news update October 2011 edition Incredible moments were still taking place, even on outreach eight, as the YWAM Medical Ship was wrapping up its time in PNG for the year. Onboard were a group of ten from Bowen, who had heard about the Medical Ship during the Australian tour last year. After 14 months of anticipation they were finally onboard and making the most of each day in the Western Province. As their leader, Duane, assisted with clinic registration, he met a man named Albert who he instantly knew needed a few extra minutes of his attention. Putting his registration papers aside, Duane got to know Albert through the help of his brother who translated. He found that the previous year Albert had lost a thumb, due to some poor decisions, and that he was quite concerned it may not have healed correctly. After the clinic leader assessed the healing and assured Albert there were no further concerns, Duane went a step further. G’day from Ken I had such joy in my heart as I watched the M/V Pacific Link return to Australian waters. It’s been great to recount what has been achieved in the last 6 months and we are so grateful to have you on the journey with us! As we prepare for outreach next year, there are exciting improvements on the horizon that will expand our services to these incredibly isolated villages that are so poor in PNG. Thank you for contributing to these efforts and literally making these outreaches happen! www.ywamships.org.au Ken Mulligan - CEO YWAM Medical Ships - Australia Finding Health and Hope in PNG Members from the Bowen Team join other volunteers on the Optometry Team. Story continued on back...