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S is for:

2020/02/09 By Kim Lawson

Saturday = Shopping, Sorting, Sleeping, Servicing, Soccer, Snacks and Socializing

Today, breakfast was served at 8am…a whole extra hours sleep!

Peter, the weaver from Tamale, was set up and ready for us to shop in the gazebo. Woven baskets and hats, fabrics, carvings, beaded jewelry and much more awaited our eager shoppers. Several team members then headed into the Training Centre to sort through the many hockey bags of soccer equipment donated, while Lynne printed out the school pictures she took on Friday.

After a fabulous spaghetti lunch, the ECAC bus was on its way to Bamboi for those that wanted to experience an authentic market experience. Beads and fabrics were bought, yet not one dried fish made its way back to Carpenter.

A handful of men, led by Adam, made their way to the Carpenter school to repair desks, and a couple others played football (soccer) with the local kids. Otherwise, well-earned afternoon naps were had.

After dinner, the team returned to the NIM House gazebo for some special Saturday night treats, Chicago mix and other flavoured popcorn, licorice, Peak Frean Cookies and M&M’s, cardgames and much conversation.

We are grateful for all of the comments heading our way, and appreciate your prayers for our health and strength as a couple of our team members have had a rough day. A lot of sun, exhausting heat and a change of diet can take its toll on a body. Thankfully, they are getting a lot of rest and are recovering.

Tomorrow we look forward to a church service on the grounds and a Sabbath day of rest.

P.S. In keeping with the “S” theme, earlier this week, Steve G. met a scorpion head on and won.

Thank you for praying for our continued safety. 🙂


Big shoppers with Peter, the weaver.
Jacqueline and others sorting soccer equipment.
Paul, packing soccer equipment.
Enroute to Bamboi.
Shopping at the Bamboi market.
Paula, Lynne, Donna & Ellie under the hot afternoon sun.
Shopping
The desk service team at the Carpenter school.
Adam, back at school on his day off.
Our residence, NIM House, under the full moon (apparently called the Snow Moon!).
Saturday Night Live
Paul, Mira, John & Gretchen socializing.
Connecting back home.
Steve’s scorpion.
How We Feel About The Weekend

Filed Under: Ghana Build Team Updates

About Kim Lawson

Kim and her husband, Joe, own Lawson Home Improvements in Uxbridge, Ontario. They attend Uxbridge Baptist Church and have been involved in a variety of GRID and NEA teams. Kim is a member of the 2020 Ghana Build Team.

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  1. Agnes Lobbezoo says

    2020/02/10 at 8:38 am

    This team is a blessing to every one in Ghana, but also to those of us at home, as we read the stories and see you all at work in your ministry there. Hugs to my boys.

  2. Dana Frederick says

    2020/02/10 at 7:03 am

    Thanks for the updates! Praying for the team to be blessed and be a blessing! Love that video of the kids cheering for the weekend. We have a lot in common!

  3. Jason Waterford says

    2020/02/09 at 10:53 pm

    I’m so behind the times(my wife will know who this is). I hope you get a good nights sleep and are ready for the rest of the week. Me and the girls are praying for all of your health and safety…. and for cooler weather for you.

  4. Stacy says

    2020/02/09 at 9:32 pm

    Thanks for all the updates Kim! We look forward to them everyday. Praying for you all and trusting for health and strength as you head into week 2.

  5. Lori-Ann Leigh says

    2020/02/09 at 9:20 pm

    As always a great update! Look forward to see how you are serving God every day. Great pictures! Will pray for heath and continued safety. Tell Adam his wife has learned how to use the nautilus to boost the van in the cold weather since our daughter has the other car! :/. But , all is well. Counting the days when I can hear the stories in person. Love Lori-Ann

  6. Martin and Caro-Claire Wiles says

    2020/02/09 at 9:04 pm

    Good to see everyone having some time to unwind and be able to have some fun with the shopping , a time to regroup and some much needed time to relax and rest.
    Praying for all, but especially those who are not feeling the best.
    Thank you again for the great updates and pictures.
    They give us a great idea of all that is going on there.
    A big hug today to our “Adopted Uxbridge daughter, Jacqueline from “Mom and Dad Wiles.”

  7. April Williams says

    2020/02/09 at 8:53 pm

    I hope you all had a restful Sunday and everyone who was feeling rundown has been rejuvenated. Thinking of my dear friend, Malissa, who is with you as I write this. Love from Indiana.

  8. Jeannie Chong says

    2020/02/09 at 8:34 pm

    Thank you Kim. We love to read your updates and see the pictures. Continuing to pray for strength, good health, safety, and friendships as you serve. May God minister to each of you in His special way.

    Ps. Stephanie is asking if her dad (Ben Chong) could please get her a shirt similar to his purple one from his last Ghana trip? She said please…..lol
    If not possible, she is fine too (in case her dad gets fixated on this task).

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