Drew & Laura Rawson

Drew now works as the Assistant Bosun in the deck department. This means a variety of work, including: co-ordinating unloading the containers full of supplies sent to run the hospital and feed the hungry staff; overseeing the loading, treating and testing of the ship's water supply; and also helping the Bosun lead all the other deck hands in maintenance of the ship.

Laura works as one of the two Assistant Ward Managers. This involves: the day to day running of the Ortho, General, VVF and Plastics ward; overseeing and training the nurses; and being involved in some of the management decisions that affect the ward currently and in the future.

We are not sure what will happen at the end of our commitment in January next year but are trusting God to lead our next steps. We enjoy the work we do with Mercy Ships and can see the difference the ship is making to the lives of people in West Africa. It is a privilege to be involved with this work.

Drew and Laura have a website which they update frequently while they are away. Check it out at www.laurandrew.co.uk.