In Teselima, the bulldozer ran for a couple of hours before it had another challenge that the mechanics felt needed parts, so we expected it wouldn’t be running again until late Monday. Phil and Glenn fortunately were able to improvise, fixing it within an hour so it is ready to roll again on Monday morning!
In Babator, the trusses went up on the church building, and after Monday it will be ready to install the tin roofing materials. The villagers continued digging out the latrine, so we hope it is ready for Monday as well. On the way home from Babator, the team shopped in the Bamboi market, escorted by the pastors to get the best bargains.
In Carpenter, the teachers who spent the day sorting the store room had a very long day and were encouraged to see all of the support our past teams have had with the bounty of school supplies future teams will have to work with. Doris had the privilege of teaching chef Abraham how to make the coconut cream pie she is famous for back home. Although the ingredients were modified due to what was available, it was absolutely the best we had ever tasted. Even the Ghanaians who traditionally don’t enjoy desserts and sweets gave us a thumbs up when they tasted it!
The evening ended with David joining us under the gazebo to plan next Friday’s village meal celebration. After Braden returned from jamming on the drums with Joseph, a keyboard player, he led us in “choir practice” with his guitar in preparation for tomorrow’s church dedication service in Tinga. (That’s the church we built in 2012!)
Thank you all for posting your notes, prayers and comments of encouragement. When team members hear the names of their friends and loved ones commenting, the biggest smiles come over their faces. As we try to keep cool, we really appreciate all of you back at home keeping our driveways clear of snow!
Kim
Nancy Woodruff says
Such a blessing to hear news ! Neat to hear my sister-in-law Doris is making her famous pie. She has so many talents that we have all been blessed by and now she is blessing others!
Love and hugs to her and the whole team for your wonderful ministry !!
I will enjoy continuing to read news !
God Bless!
Nancy and Bill
Pastor Doug and Ella Porter says
Thank you for the daily updates. The Lord continues to bless your faithful work. We pray for you regularly. It brings back precious memories that we have of our working visits in the 90’s.
That seems like yesterday, but we stand amazed at how much has taken place since that time. We would love to be with you physically.. but will have to be satisfied with rejoicing with you at a distance
Jeff and Lana says
Andy, we are so very proud of how you are following God’s call. We are really looking forward to hearing the God stories. So awesome to hear your voice today….so cool that it was at the nursing home where Pap is….another answer to prayer. We pray for you constantly every day. What a thrill to hear that you are experiencing Gods hand.
We love you and look forward to seeing how God will continue to use you.
In His Grip,
Love, Dad and Lana
ps……Ruby is sleeping in our room now….:)
Amanda McFadden says
Hello to Heather Walker from Tory and family! Love following your adventure, can’t wait to hear all about it when you get home! Stay safe!!!
Elena Drury says
Kim,
Rob and I have been reading your blog on the GRID news daily. We pray for your continued success with your projects, good health for the team and a safe journey home.
Rob and Elena Drury
Ghana Medical Mission team members
Peggy Evans says
Blessing to everyone on your team. I knew that my sister Doris’s coconut cream pie would one day become an international hit. Lol
So glad God is knitting your team together for His glory. All your reports remind me of the building of the first temple where God gave people the skills to build His house. History repeats itself. Tell Doris her birds and orchid are great. Looking forward to more updates. Please bring home some warm weather. Still cold and received another 2 feet of snow on Friday. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and The Lord Jesus Christ. Love to all
Peggy
Caro - Claire Wiles says
Hi Kim
Thank you so much for your daily updates.
It is so good to hear how well things are going and that so much is once again being accomplished in such a short time.
Please convey to all the team that we are praying for all of you .
These messages help us to be more specific in how we can pray for you .
Hello to everyone and much love from Caro-Claire and Martin Wiles
Richard Roth says
G’day G’day. Friend of the Lawson’s here. I love reading the daily progress and status reports. It’s always uplifting and encouraging to read and, through our friends and loved ones, somehow feel being a part of it. God bless you all for your dedication to the Lord’s work, and the sacrifice and selflessness to follow His calling.
May our God keep you safe, and able to complete His appointed task on schedule and bring you home safely.
Lotsa love, Richard Roth.
Shelley-Ann Walker says
Dear Grandma Heather Walker,
We are so proud of you and have had great discussions while following your journey. Many of your friends have commented how greatful they are also to able to follow on Facebook.
All is fine here but it is still very cold.
Hello to Aunt Pat and Glen. Keep up the good work to the rest of the crew!
Take care of each other.
Love Holly and Chase
Carol Peterson says
Back home, it was Robbie Burns Day at Palisade Gardens. Joyce’s Dad, Reg, seemed to be revelling in the day’s activities and phoned sister, Carol, to let her know. What a welcome break from working on report cards to hear his happy voice! Satisfying for me too, to say that the Learning Skill marks and comments are complete.
Up north, not so very far from Magic Lane, Joyce’s brother-in-law, Brian, is making arrangements to acquire more firewood for his mom because she is running out due to our exceptionally cold winter. Even the girls’ potluck dinner I planned, for Sat. evening, had to be postponed because I didn’t think I could get to the grocery store- snow plows were called off the road that afternoon. Watching “Julie and Julia” on TV made me think I was cooking. I’m glad it’s breakfast time as I read about coconut cream pie; I would never have that so early in the day but after dinner tonight I will be dreaming of that favourite pie of Frank’s!!
Bon appetit!
You truly have a talented team of individuals who are generously giving of their expertise in many areas, often in unexpected ways, I’m sure.
God’s blessings on all of you as I sign off on Sunday morning.
Carol
Heather Payne says
So wonderful to continually hear of your adventures and daily activities.
Coconut cream pie is my favorite pie. Hearing you were able to enjoy such a treat brought a smile on my face. More importantly knowing how you are experiencing great fellowship as you work, teach and break bread together.
Praying you keep up your strength & health as you continue to serve.
Heather:)
The Bell Family says
Happy to hear that everyone is feeling better. Glad to hear that Auntie Doris’s famous pies have made it across to Africa! Aaron and Auntie Dois don’t forget your t-shirt picture. Aaron Saturday wing night wasn’t the same without you, you are missed by everyone here. Praying for progress, health, and safty. Please bring home some Africain sunshine and warmth! All our love. God bless!
Bev says
Thank you for these great updates. I’ve been trying to picture where you are and I’m so happy to are going back up to Tinga. Please give our greetings and if you see any of the children from the Gr 2 or Gr 5 class, please let them know that Master Jack and Madam Bev remember them and think of them often.
Praying for you all.
Bev
Jean says
Wait up for your update. Coconut cream pie, eh?
Improvising with bulldozer or pie ingredients are answers to prayers too.
Gloria Morrison says
Hello!!!!! David Morrison’s family here 🙂 Praise God that the bulldozer was able to be fixed quickly!!! We so look forward to hearing your updates and send them along to MANY friends and families who are praying too!!
Our David will laugh at my inability with the computer, as until you mentioned in your blog, I was unsure if we could get in touch with you at all!!! We have been wondering if our David was one of the ‘unwell’ ones and hope/trust that ALL are better now!!!
We can’t wait to hear about the incredible Worship Service you’re going to have with your new (and old!) friends!!!
Everyone in our ‘circle’ of influence have been so moved by your updates and all that the Lord has enabled you to do to bless this area!!!
Blessings of Joy, Hope and ABUNDANCE as you continue your MISSION 🙂
The Morrisons ( xoxoxoxo to Dave ;P from Mamma!!!)