Two Week Mark

Well yesterday we all hit the two week mark of our time here in Ghana and it has been pretty obvious. Sickness has hit a few of us, homesickness is settling in somewhat....I think the newness has worn off a little and now we are experiencing the day to day life. But it is in these times of weakness that God's strength is so obvious. He continues to just reveal Himself in little ways and it is pretty special. Today my roomate and I had to go to the post office to pick up a package someone from the States had sent. What an ordeal!!!! Nothing like picking up a package in America, that is for sure. Our taxi took us to the wrong post office, we had to walk so far to find the right one, and then found out the "inspector" charged money for opening the package and going through it. We didn't have much money on us and were not sure what to do, but by no coincidence, an American, who teaches at the University and has become a friend of our group, was waiting there for a package as well. He explained what to do and then gave us money to make sure we had enough! God was looking out for us and it was pretty obvious.

One thing you all could be praying about, for all of us who are teaching at the primary level, is the caning that takes place at the school. My students get caned for being late, for not knowing right answers, for not having a pen (which many can't afford), for not bringing in money to help the teacher buy a new eraser for the chalk board, etc... This is SO difficult for all of us! They do not understand why it bothers us and why we won't cane. We are trying to share with the other teachers that there are other methods of punishment AND that students should not be punished for not knowing a right answer. I am praying for wisdom in how to handle these situations. It brings alot of us to tears almost daily. These children are precious and it tears me up to have to sit by and watch this.

This weekend we are all traveling 12 hours to Northern Ghana to go to a walking Safari....I will try to capture some pictures of nature at its finest :)

Please continue to pray for safety, good health, and a servant's heart for all of us here.

Also, we are raising money to help purchase uniforms for students here. Children cannot attend school without a uniform and so many do not go. A uniform is about $10. If you are interested in helping, please contact my mom.

Thanks!