Well I have not made it to the movie theater yet...but am still hopeful. I keep telling myself that I dont have time to go. I have been watching TV tho. I did not have TV in Ghana and so I have been watching some TV and SPORTS. I have missed golf, basketball, baseball and football. In Ghana the sport is football (soccer). I have never been a soccer fan. But it is what they have. Everyone plays it and everyone watches or listens to it. When a big game was on, people would crowd around whatever TV someone had and all watch together. Someone asked me when I came home, "what did you do for fun?". Well watching soccer was the entertainment of choice. For those who do have TV, watching soap operas was a really big deal as well. The "soaps" were Spanish with English dubbed over and the worst acting I think I have ever seen, but if that is what you have.... then it is what you have. I actually watched them sometimes as well when I was spending time with the family.
I wanted to share some pictures with you from the last few months in Ghana, however, I am having trouble with my computer again. Me and this computer continue to go round and round. Just when I think I am doing good with it, something else goes wrong. I am sure that the problem is mostly of the operator kind. So pictures are still forthcoming.
I have been delayed in my return back to Ghana. This delay is really hard on me and I am sure it is hard on my kids as well. I continue to pray for God's patience and remind myself that his timing is always right and his plan is always perfect. I miss Ghana and all my friends there, but it is God's Will which is to be done. As for me and the right now, I am spending time with my family, enjoying the cold weather (not really), and waiting on God's timing.
Psalm 33:20-22 "We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his Holy Name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Reflections.....
So much has happened over the last year. Many things I have written about, but many more have happened in the last 3 months. We had a student with a breast mass, one with a buruli ulcer and various other infections. My father and a couple of friends from my home church of Memorial Road Church of Christ visited Takoradi and the Village of Hope for a few days. And I returned to the USA March 5th for furlough.
Leaving Ghana for furlough is something which I will discuss in more detail a little later, but it is definitely difficult to adjust. It took about one full week for my body to adjust to the time change. I was very tired all the time. And going to the grocery store and seeing all the food choices was so fun! I had forgotten about all the varieties of foods such as cereals, cookies, chips, etc. And the prices were so much better than what I paid for things in Ghana. I also enjoyed all the restaurants such as Alfredo's, Freddy's hamburgers, pizza, etc. I probably gainied 10 pounds in the first week!!!!
And the hardest thing about being home for furlough is knowing the depth of poverty the young people I was assisting are living in while I am living the "good" life here in America. I receive phone calls daily from the kids and others who I have formed relationships with. They call just to make sure I am well and to "greet" me. I even catch myself referring to Ghana as my home. I feel that over the last year I have been blessed with a whole new family whom I love and care very much for.
Changing subjects, I really enjoyed the time when my Dad and my firiends, Jolynn and Mike, visited me. I was able to show them some pieces of the real Ghanaian life. I believe it was a very informative trip for them. I have several pictures which I will share over the next few days. Right now I am continuing my visit at home with my family and friends. I am hopeful to go to the movies sometime this week. It has been over a year since I have been to a theater. I am looking forward to the full treat.....you know, popcorn, soda and movie.
Verse for today.
Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."
Leaving Ghana for furlough is something which I will discuss in more detail a little later, but it is definitely difficult to adjust. It took about one full week for my body to adjust to the time change. I was very tired all the time. And going to the grocery store and seeing all the food choices was so fun! I had forgotten about all the varieties of foods such as cereals, cookies, chips, etc. And the prices were so much better than what I paid for things in Ghana. I also enjoyed all the restaurants such as Alfredo's, Freddy's hamburgers, pizza, etc. I probably gainied 10 pounds in the first week!!!!
And the hardest thing about being home for furlough is knowing the depth of poverty the young people I was assisting are living in while I am living the "good" life here in America. I receive phone calls daily from the kids and others who I have formed relationships with. They call just to make sure I am well and to "greet" me. I even catch myself referring to Ghana as my home. I feel that over the last year I have been blessed with a whole new family whom I love and care very much for.
Changing subjects, I really enjoyed the time when my Dad and my firiends, Jolynn and Mike, visited me. I was able to show them some pieces of the real Ghanaian life. I believe it was a very informative trip for them. I have several pictures which I will share over the next few days. Right now I am continuing my visit at home with my family and friends. I am hopeful to go to the movies sometime this week. It has been over a year since I have been to a theater. I am looking forward to the full treat.....you know, popcorn, soda and movie.
Verse for today.
Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
WELL......Hhmmmmmph!!!!
So much for my New Year's resolution of keeping this blog up to date. It has been 3 months since I have written anything in here. I have been writing in a personal journal, but not updating this site. So now I just have questions for myself.....Why have I not been writing? Why was I writing in the first place? Was it for others? Was it for me? Was it for both? Why do people write blogs? If I don't keep the blog up to date, am I failing? If so, failing who? You? Me? Both? Anyone?
I have read some other blogs recently. Some of them belong to people I don't even know. And to tell you the truth, I wish I hadn't read many of them. However, I have also read some really good blogs.....So why did I enjoy them? Why do I believe they are worth my time to sit and follow them? Why would you sit and follow my blog? I seem to have lots and lots of questions, but I am not sure I have any answers.
I started this blog at a time in my life when I was turning a new page and beginning a whole new direction in my life. I felt that I was going on a journey which would change not only my life but the lives of others. I wanted to use the blog to share my new life journey with those I held close to my heart. I wanted you to share in my journey, so why did I stop writing? Why did I stop sharing? Once again, I am back to the questions with no answers.
I need to reflect and re-evaluate. I need to share the rest of my journey because it has not finished. It continues on. Every day, we are to live our life for the Glory of God. God should be the focus of all we do. Unfortunately, we often (or maybe it is just me, but I doubt it) let life get in our way. Many things have happened in the last three months and now that I am behind in journaling, I question how much do I go back and share? Just the highlights or should I tell you somethings in detail?
Right now, I still have questions running around in my head. I also have so many wonderful things to share. I have seen God in so many places and need to share his Glory and Goodness. So I will begin writing again. I pray that God will help me as I search for answers and as I struggle from day to day to serve Him.
Below is one of my favorite verses. I try to pray this scripture daily as I know it is difficult for me to do.
Pslam 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God"
I have read some other blogs recently. Some of them belong to people I don't even know. And to tell you the truth, I wish I hadn't read many of them. However, I have also read some really good blogs.....So why did I enjoy them? Why do I believe they are worth my time to sit and follow them? Why would you sit and follow my blog? I seem to have lots and lots of questions, but I am not sure I have any answers.
I started this blog at a time in my life when I was turning a new page and beginning a whole new direction in my life. I felt that I was going on a journey which would change not only my life but the lives of others. I wanted to use the blog to share my new life journey with those I held close to my heart. I wanted you to share in my journey, so why did I stop writing? Why did I stop sharing? Once again, I am back to the questions with no answers.
I need to reflect and re-evaluate. I need to share the rest of my journey because it has not finished. It continues on. Every day, we are to live our life for the Glory of God. God should be the focus of all we do. Unfortunately, we often (or maybe it is just me, but I doubt it) let life get in our way. Many things have happened in the last three months and now that I am behind in journaling, I question how much do I go back and share? Just the highlights or should I tell you somethings in detail?
Right now, I still have questions running around in my head. I also have so many wonderful things to share. I have seen God in so many places and need to share his Glory and Goodness. So I will begin writing again. I pray that God will help me as I search for answers and as I struggle from day to day to serve Him.
Below is one of my favorite verses. I try to pray this scripture daily as I know it is difficult for me to do.
Pslam 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God"
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