by Frances W. Rosenau
I am sitting in my living room in my very own home. It's hard to believe that I have traveled across the globe in such a short amount of time.
In the few hours since my return, several aspects of life here have popped out at me as being unlike my experience in Ghana. I would like to share them with you.
1. Shower - When I went to take a shower, I realized I had actually forgotten which knob was hot and which was cold. In Ghana, we stayed in some wonderful places. But, hot running water is just not pervasive. I became accustomed to cool showers after dinner. This morning, I ended up with a luke warm shower and was quite content.
2. Keys - for three weeks, I have been driven around and have stayed at many hotels. Our gracious hosts took care of our every need. I came home and had to rework my internal list of items I need to have with me when I go out. Passport- off the list. Keys- on.
3. Space - Where are all the people? Houses are so far apart here and there is so much space in between the buildings and the curb. Where did we get all this space? In Ghana, people hang out outside all the time, either outside their homes, under a tree or near the road. It seems so lonely for us to be inside all the time.
4. Multiples - I opened my refrigerator and saw several packs of yogurt. In the bathroom, we have several rolls of toilet paper. In my silverware drawer, there are just so many spoons! I do not recall seeing so many extra items around in Ghana. Granted, I was not in any kitchens at all so I didn't see a single spoon drawer. But, I was at several schools, churches and other institutions. While stores and stalls had variety and selection, I do not recall seeing so much extra stuff at every turn.
I want to thank you all for reading our posts while we were away, and being patient when we couldn't find an internet cafe until we arrived at the next town. We have enjoyed sharing our experiences with you and will continue telling you all about what God is doing in Ghana.
I am sitting in my living room in my very own home. It's hard to believe that I have traveled across the globe in such a short amount of time.
In the few hours since my return, several aspects of life here have popped out at me as being unlike my experience in Ghana. I would like to share them with you.
1. Shower - When I went to take a shower, I realized I had actually forgotten which knob was hot and which was cold. In Ghana, we stayed in some wonderful places. But, hot running water is just not pervasive. I became accustomed to cool showers after dinner. This morning, I ended up with a luke warm shower and was quite content.
2. Keys - for three weeks, I have been driven around and have stayed at many hotels. Our gracious hosts took care of our every need. I came home and had to rework my internal list of items I need to have with me when I go out. Passport- off the list. Keys- on.
3. Space - Where are all the people? Houses are so far apart here and there is so much space in between the buildings and the curb. Where did we get all this space? In Ghana, people hang out outside all the time, either outside their homes, under a tree or near the road. It seems so lonely for us to be inside all the time.
4. Multiples - I opened my refrigerator and saw several packs of yogurt. In the bathroom, we have several rolls of toilet paper. In my silverware drawer, there are just so many spoons! I do not recall seeing so many extra items around in Ghana. Granted, I was not in any kitchens at all so I didn't see a single spoon drawer. But, I was at several schools, churches and other institutions. While stores and stalls had variety and selection, I do not recall seeing so much extra stuff at every turn.
I want to thank you all for reading our posts while we were away, and being patient when we couldn't find an internet cafe until we arrived at the next town. We have enjoyed sharing our experiences with you and will continue telling you all about what God is doing in Ghana.