Wey Ye Ghana...

HELLO!

The title means This is Ghana, and we have been saying that very often lately!! Haha

It has been a while since I have posted news, I am sorry. We have just been so busy and have not had much time to come to the cafe. Also, this will be a short blog because I have limited time to use this computer :)

Yesterday I woke up around 6:00am to a friend of ours, Wisdom, knocking and ringing the doorbell. I told him that I wanted to go play soccer with him in the morning around 7:30. Why he came at 6:00, I cannot tell you. But he did. He said that if we didn't leave then we would miss the training. We arrived at the field after hitch-hiking, sorry mom- I know you taught me never to do that, but hey, it's Ghana. So we arrived at the field, where there were about 24 men, that ranged from 18-25 years old. I was a little nervous because they were about twice the size of me and I was not only the only white person, but the only girl. So we started the scrimmage and it was not too bad. I started playing defense but after a few tackles, I decided to move to forward. Also because my team was not scoring! So, after about three hours of soccer, and having not played for a while, I was very tired. I told the coach that I wanted a sub and he looked at me and said, only five more minutes. Well 40 minutes later we ended. And then we had about a 2 mile hike home. I was done for the day and it was only 9:00am.

Later that day, Michael killed a goat. Suprising, I know. Do not worry I took many pictures :) Then we made them into kabobs, leaving the goats skin on. I could not handle chewing the meat, let alone the meat with the skin. After my 65th chew, I decided there was no way my chewing was going to change the feeling, so I just swallowed it. Yuck, I know.

The next day was spent at the orphanage and we were able to talk to Louise, the lady that runs it. She was so thankful we were there and gave us a list of things they need, as well as ideas on what we can do for and with the children. So we have a zoo day planned- we will bring about 20 of the kids, in two big vans. Many of them have never been to the zoo and it will be wonderful.

The kids are beautiful, and God has been so good to us. I have been praying for Him to open more doors and show us more places in need, and I believe He is starting to do that.

For now, I am sorry but my time is running out. I will try and write soon!

:)

Janie