Last Day In Ghana
Our last day in Ghana began with a strong rainstorm, typical for the rainy season. The day is overcast here with sprinkles off and on.
Yesterday we traveled with some of our partners to visit nearby villages where they are doing some development work. I went to Okushibri village when I was here three years ago, and we planted some trees. Now, their school building is almost finished except for the roof. They have a new well for the students but the tank was stolen and now the village has very little water for cooking and bathing, let alone for drinking. I was touched to learn that some of the children in the school remember our visit three years ago. The children's faces have stuck in my mind for quite some time, and I was glad to see them continuing to learn and grow even in their cramped building.
This morning we visited the nursery and pre-school that Redemption church runs next door to the church. They do some of the same crafts and play with similar toys as they do in my son's day care! Children are indeed children everywhere.
An elderly woman and pillar of the church was invited by the pastor to pray for us on our journey. Her prayer was so touching as she thanked God for the witness in our lives, for our partnership and for a safe journey. As we bid her good bye, she said with the certainty of a believer that our paths would cross again. A smile crossed her face and mine as we shook hands and bid each other farewell.
We have so many stories to share, and so many people to tell you about. We could write pages and pages about what we have seen here and the ideas we have for the future. So get ready, Albany, Ghana is coming to town!
Yesterday we traveled with some of our partners to visit nearby villages where they are doing some development work. I went to Okushibri village when I was here three years ago, and we planted some trees. Now, their school building is almost finished except for the roof. They have a new well for the students but the tank was stolen and now the village has very little water for cooking and bathing, let alone for drinking. I was touched to learn that some of the children in the school remember our visit three years ago. The children's faces have stuck in my mind for quite some time, and I was glad to see them continuing to learn and grow even in their cramped building.
This morning we visited the nursery and pre-school that Redemption church runs next door to the church. They do some of the same crafts and play with similar toys as they do in my son's day care! Children are indeed children everywhere.
An elderly woman and pillar of the church was invited by the pastor to pray for us on our journey. Her prayer was so touching as she thanked God for the witness in our lives, for our partnership and for a safe journey. As we bid her good bye, she said with the certainty of a believer that our paths would cross again. A smile crossed her face and mine as we shook hands and bid each other farewell.
We have so many stories to share, and so many people to tell you about. We could write pages and pages about what we have seen here and the ideas we have for the future. So get ready, Albany, Ghana is coming to town!