Carys Parker: Growing Up on a Ship
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Carys Parker boarded the Anastasis at only six weeks old and spent the next 18 years growing up on a Mercy Ships vessel. Daughter of Mercy Ships maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Gary Parker, Carys spent much of her childhood in the hospital on board, playing with patients and making new friends.In this episode, Carys shares the challenges and the extraordinary opportunities her unique childhood offered her. From fun stories of teenage mischief and the patients she loved, to the preparation her childhood provided for her career today, her stories will keep you smiling and uplift you. You can find Carys’ vlogs about life on the Africa Mercy on her YouTube channel: Carys Parker - YouTubeFor more information about Mercy Ships, go to www.mercyships.org Follow us on Instagram: NewMerciesPodcast
Released on 30 May 2022
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