Thirty-one people.
Ten Americans and twenty-one Canadians from the ages of sixteen to eighty-three have traveled thousands of miles over forty-eight hours safely with the support of many on both sides of the ocean.
These thirty-one have chosen to be the ones who represent the love, prayers and generosity of hundreds, united by the love and grace of their Heavenly Father.
Along the way, Craig approached some men at our bus lunch stop and asked them to show him how to dance. They laughed.
He asked them what they liked to eat.
“Snake”, one said.
They asked Craig where we were all headed.
“North”, he said.
One of the men spoke up. “There is a man up there. He has done a lot of good things for all the people.”
Craig asked, “Dr. David Mensah?”
“That’s him”, he replied.
Continuing north, the bus slowed as we looked to the right to see the church built in Subinso back in 2011. The bus slowed again as we looked to the left to see the new hospital being built for completion in 2021. And looking to the right once again, we saw all the preparation that had been done for the building of this team’s project…a new dormitory to house one hundred guests. Just a small few of those ‘good things’.
In forty-eight hours, new relationships have been born and old ones renewed. Things were lost, and found! Equipment and resources were unpacked and sorted. Laughter was shared, and knowing that if we hear “what sounds like a lion” is really only an ostrich, rest will be found.
Tomorrow we will share our first full day in Carpenter. Morning devotions with NEA, touring the hospital site and the schools where we will teach and offer our condolences to a family who is grieving the loss of a wonderful man named Noah. One of NEA’s first staff members known by many of us who have been here before. A man who is now with our Heavenly Father. United.
Sue says
It’s wonderful seeing friends on the ground in beautiful Africa—it makes it and them seem closer to home! May this be a blessed time for all of you!
Jeannie Chong says
Thank you for this update and photos. May God continue to bless the relationships that are being build in this mission.
The van den Heuvels says
Thank you for this wonderful update. We are praying for strength and joy for new and old friends. Love, Ryan, Grace, Jordan, and Jackie.
Don and Ethel Garratt says
Thankful that everyone arrived safely. Will pray for you all. Give David Mensah a hug for us.
Don and Ethel Garratt says
Thankful you have all arrived safely. We pray that you will get the job done and return as happy as you all look in the pictures. Give David Mensah a hug for us.
Don and Ethel Garratt says
We are thankful for your safe arrival. Trust you will look as happy and keen when it is time to come home. Give David Mensah a hug for us.
God bless.
Marian says
Thanks for the photos. Great to see that you all arrived safely in Ghana. Blessings to each of you as you work together there.
Happy Birthday, Lynne.
Hilary says
What a blessing for us to get a small glimpse into this powerful time! Prayers for strength, stamina and blossoming relationships from Bloomington, Indiana!
Lori-Ann Leigh says
Thanks for the update and the pictures. Great to see everyone! Continuing to pray for you all. Tell Adam the dogs miss him….oh and so does his wife! Will look forward to more updates and pictures. Any specific prayer requests?
Love Lori-Ann
April Williams says
It’s so nice to see everyone there safely. Can’t wait to read the next update.
Marion Chisholm says
Thankyou for the update you all look so grateful to be able to be there and help … Have fun , work hard and enjoy !!
Bless you all
Agnes Lobbezoo says
Thank you for the update. Everyone looks happy and content. It must be surreal to be back and or be there for the first time and taking it all in. Cant wait to hear more and see the progress you will be making. Know that you are all prayed for from far away.
Stacy says
Thanks so much for the update! The pictures are fantastic!! Praying. (hearts)
Kathleen Kennedy says
Looks like you are off to a good start. Blessings as you move forward!
Prayers,
Don & Kathleen Kennedy