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It was six years ago, but I remember like yesterday when Nanci and I traveled to Jamaica, where I spoke at a donors\u2019 conference to help raise funds for Operation Mobilization\u2019s ship\u00a0Logos Hope<\/em>. We were very familiar with it from a distance, partly because of a close relationship with OM founder George Verwer. I asked if it would be possible for Nanci and me to stay on board the ship after the conference. It turned out that it was one of the best experiences of our lives.<\/p>\n It was only natural that after Nanci went to be with Jesus, we set up a memorial fund where 100% of the donations will be dispersed to ministries Nanci cared deeply about, and\u00a0Logos Hope<\/em>\u00a0would be one of those. So when people have given in honor of Nanci,\u00a0Logos Hope<\/em>\u00a0has been touched by Nanci and part of her legacy too.<\/p>\n Last year, OM told me they wanted to honor her influence on the ministry by renaming the library on board\u00a0Logos Hope<\/em>, \u201cThe Nanci Alcorn Memorial Library.\u201d Seelan Govender, the CEO and President of\u00a0OM Ships International<\/a>, wrote:<\/p>\n We are so grateful for Nanci\u2019s example of a godly life well-lived. To celebrate and commemorate her legacy with the Ship Ministry and her love of reading and literature, today we honor her influence on our ministry by renaming the library on board\u00a0Logos Hope,\u00a0<\/em>\u201cThe Nanci Alcorn Memorial Library<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n It is our desire that future guests and crewmembers will use this space as a place of growth and prayer as they strengthen and sustain their daily walk with our precious Heavenly Father. Both are things that Nanci modeled extraordinarily well for us with her own life.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n I\u2019m so thankful for the memories I have of countless trips with Nanci now that flying across the world as an insulin-dependent diabetic has become more difficult. As hard as it was to say no to visiting the ship for the dedication this October, it prompted me to ask our daughters Karina and Angela if they wanted to make the trip to Tanzania. I am so happy that they were able to witness firsthand their mom being honored by one of the favorite ministries she ever saw (and she saw many over our years together)!<\/p>\n Karina and Angela are two of the godliest women I know. They are wonderful wives and wonderful moms. Both are Christ-centered and biblically grounded and have servants\u2019 hearts and compassion for people. I respect them both deeply. They are full of insight and wisdom, and they love God and people. Nanci is more alive and aware than ever, and has certainly not lost her love and interest in and respect for her daughters\u2014hence, I will not say she loved them and was proud of them. I will say she loves them and\u00a0is<\/em>\u00a0proud of them.\u00a0 And so am I.<\/p>\n I believe Nanci is aware of the dedication, and was as excited for our daughters\u2019 trip as I was. I can just see that smile on her face and hear her delighted laughter! \u2665\ufe0f\u00a0How deeply grateful I am to King Jesus for His everlasting love and friendship.<\/p>\n Here is\u00a0the video<\/a>\u00a0of the dedication.<\/p>\n![\"Nanci](\"https:\/\/www.epm.org\/static\/uploads\/images\/blog\/randy-nanci-ship-bookstore.jpg\")
I wrote\u00a0a blog<\/a>\u00a0shortly after we returned home.\u00a0Here are 27 seconds<\/a>\u00a0of that trip, when crew-member Audrey was telling us a story, and you can hear Nanci\u2019s voice right next to me saying \u201cOh my goodness\u201d three times and an emphatic \u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0Her voice says it all.<\/p>\n