Practical chaplaincy: serving seafarers at the holidays
From the Mission to Seafarers:
Imagine being at sea and away from loved ones at Christmas—often in cold, wintery weather far from shore. A group of Ukrainian seafarers, away from home since early May, shared a simple story, “Our families are probably not sure where we are this day. After a few years at sea with just two months at home each summer, the kids just take for granted that Dad is away every holiday. To be remembered with such kindness is really special!” Several broke into tears, moving our young intern Guy Crumpler to note, “We can touch hearts with such simple and warm examples of generosity.”