Patty Stack had been working for a company in the United States for 29 years when the pandemic hit and impacted her employment. Seeing this as an opportunity instead of devastation, Patty took courses to receive her certification as a nurse aide, something she had always wanted to do. Patty originally applied to volunteer with Mercy Ships in the hospital but learned there wasn’t a need for her skill set at the time. Despite the setback, she once again saw it as an opportunity and decided to serve wherever there was a need. Patty came on board the Africa Mercy as a volunteer in the dining room. Now, Patty is loving her life on the ship and enjoys getting to meet every crew member on board as they come to the dining room for meals. Patty has also volunteered to be the librarian and run the boutique! She has a servant’s heart and is quick to step in wherever this is a gap to be filled. In this episode you will be uplifted by Patty’s enthusiasm as she shares her joy for working on the Africa Mercy. You will also get a glimpse into ship-life and what it means to volunteer amongst different professionals, all with one common goal — seeing lives transformed.   For more information about Mercy Ships, go to www.mercyships.org