Paula Pheasant: The One Minute that Changed Her Life
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Paula Pheasant - Volunteer NursePaula grew up shying away from the spotlight, with little desire to venture too far from home. But a radio ad she heard on the way to school one day gave her a one-minutelook into Mercy Ships and opened her mind to adventures that she never dreamed of. Paula Pheasant volunteers as the PACU (post anesthesia care unit) team lead on board the Global Mercy. Caring for patients as they come out of their surgery, Paula is able to witness their first reactions as they wake up to a new life. After serving for almost 10 years, Paula shares, “I can’t imagine my life without having been here.” In this episode, Paula shares about the important work she does on board caring for patients post anesthesia, the joy one patient gave her during a time of personal loss, and how God has taken her from the background into a position of leadership. For more information about Mercy Ships, visit www.mercyships.org Follow us on Instagram at New Mercies Podcast
Released on 6 Nov 2023
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