Blessings

 The last two weeks in America have flown by...I can't believe we are at the last full day in America.  We have been so encouraged by our time with friends and family and we will forever cherish the memories that have been made. 

Our bags are packed.  All six of them weighing in at 300 pounds plus three rolling carry-on bags, and five personal bags.  It wasn't easy getting down to this amount of baggage, but I think we have what we need and some of what we want. 

 If you would like to bless us further we would love a picture of your family that we can add to our picture wall in the cabin.  You can send pictures and letters to

Mark & Gretchen Bullock Mercy Ships IOC M/V Africa Mercy – Dental PO Box 2020, Lindale, TX 75771-2020, USA

A Note from Mercy Ships website about Mail: Letters, packages, etc will be forwarded regularly to the ship. Please advise your family and friends that it could take several weeks for mail to reach you in West Africa. If we are sent packages (or anything over 1 ounce), we will be charged $8.80/ pound ($0.55 per ounce).

We humbly request that if you send us something over an ounce in weight that you include a check for postage cost. 

God's blessings are abundant...in the last two weeks we have been able to share about Mercy Ships with several churches.  In just 2 short weeks we have raised 10 months of our crew fees(room and board).  Praise God!  Both Mark and I know this is the powerful provision of God through the generosity of His people.  We have been so encouraged by the prayers, encouragement, and financial support.  We are thankful for each and every one of you who has stepped out in faith with us on this journey, and request that you continue to cover us in prayer as we leave for the Africa Mercy tomorrow.