As one door closes, another one opens......

Tomorrow morning, I will begin a new adventure.  I will be traveling to Chimala, Tanzania.  I am sad to say that I will not be returning to Takoradi, Ghana at this time to continue the work there.  We were very successful in our clinic and education programs which were started, but I now find myself embarking in a new direction.  I am praying daily for God to lead me where he wants me to be and to use me for his Glory.  Chimala is possibly that place.

Before I tell you more about Chimala, I want to post a few of my last pictures from Ghana. 

 Catherine took us through the village of Whindo.  Whindo is one of the villages close to the school where many of the students live.

 This is one families bath houses.  No running water.  You just carry your bucket inside and you have a little privacy for your bath.

 This is where Catherine and three other girls live.  There are no fans, chairs, dressers or tables.  Just a small square room where they sleep on thin mats on the floor.

                                      Here are several of the students.  They are so beautiful!

 This is a picture of a fishing boat.  This was taken at Cape Coast where you are looking out at the Atlantic ocean.

 Here is a picture of the ocean from one of the hotels where I love to sit and relax.  To me the ocean is so soothing....

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 Meet Mr. Lizard...Lizards are running around everywhere.  They will visit you no matter where you are...the bedroom, bathroom, dining at a local restaurant, etc.

 Amidst all the poverty, you will still find hotels which are treasures.  This hotel is close to the Village of Hope.  Many people visit here to enjoy the beach area.

                                                    This is a beautiful Mango tree. 

           Here I am with my Dad and Mike & Jolynn Herndon.  They visited me in Ghana.

If the Lord permits, I will be returning to Ghana for a short visit at the end of June after I have completed my visit to Tanzania. 

I will be spending 7 weeks in Chimala.  Chimala Mission and Hospital has been in existence since the late 1950's.  There is a hospital, primary school, secondary school, Bible college and church.  I want to spend time at each of the facilities as well as go out to the surrounding villages.  I will try to blog from Chimala if I am able to obtain internet access.  I will be returning to the US July 4th.

I pray that during this trip, I will be able to work for the Lord and show his love to those I come in contact with.  I want to be a "worker" for the Lord.  To be molded and used for His Glory.

Luke 10: 2, 8-9   "He told them, "the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.  Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.  ....  When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is offered to you.  Heal the sick who are there and tell them, `The kingdom of God has come near to you.`"