Friday, June 18, 2010
Its morning now and the sun is shining brightly through our windows in…Atlanta. We spent the remainder of the night at the Holiday Inn Airport, courtesy of Delta. We arrived here about 3:30 a.m. after a 1+ mile walk through the airport, as the girls said, “All the way through the alphabet.” Everyone was a trooper and there were no complaints. We are disappointed that we are not landing in Accra about now but know that God has a plan, so we will just wait and see what it is. Our next plane leaves here about 4:30. We will leave the hotel at 12:30 after a meal, also courtesy of Delta, and head back to the airport. So far we have spent more hours in a plane on the ground than in the air. Although Seth asked after almost 2 hours, “Is the plane in the air?” So begins a new day. Please pray for our continued travel safety, stiff bodies, and a new plan in Ghana since we lost our preparation day. We love you all and covet your prayers.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
We reached Accra about 8:30 a.m. after very little sleep for most of us on the plane. Screaming babies do not make for good sleep. We were met at the airport by 3 beautiful little girls in African dress with flowers for Pastor Steve and a “Welcome to Ghana” sign. But everyone jumped right into the medical clinic at the church. We weren’t able to eat or change our 2 ½ day old clothes! Luckily we were in an open air space. Our 2 doctors, Otis and Theodore (hard last names) are great, very knowledgeable. Everyone is exhausted and a little sunburned tonight but hopefully after the excellent meal we had and all the water we drank we will be renewed by morning. You would be surprised that it is barely 8:00 and everyone is going to bed. We pray tonight that the Lord will renew our strength. Tomorrow is Sunday. We will go to church tomorrow. The youth prepared to teach/lead Sunday school classes from children to adult tonight. It was so wonderful tonight to hear the kids’ thoughts on God’s work in our lives so far. The Lord our God is good.
It was so great to see Rachel today. She looks great and is so happy. The Odais are excited to have us here. For those who were here last year, quite a bit of renovation has been done to Shiloh House. The dining room is now a bedroom and bathroom for 6 girls. The dining area is outside under a new beautiful covered patio.
We had hoped to post tonight but don’t have internet access yet. We know that you are all waiting on the edge of your seats to hear from us.
We love each of you so much and especially wish all of the Father’s a Happy Fathers’ Day.
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So glad to hear that you arrived safely and all is going well. I believe you all are going to do wonderful things over the next few days and give God all the glory. Stay safe and know you are in my prayers. Especially my pumpkin. God bless!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like the trip is now going well and all of you are very busy. That's how Pastor Odai likes it. You are all a blessing and we are praying for your strength, health and for God to use each of you for His glory. We love hearing about your activities and what is happening. Tell all the staff "Hello" from us and we can't wait to see them. Keep up the good work and have fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear from you all and to know you made it and are already doing the work God has called you to do!! We are praying for you and can't wait to hear all that happens... We will be praying for your continued strength, perseverance and for your spirits to remain positive!! Love you all...
ReplyDeleteGreat news from Ghana. Our prayers are with you. Praying that God will continue to speak to the hearts of the people and they will be open to receiving Jesus Christ. We miss you and God's Blessings on each of you.
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Glad to hear everyone is staying strong over there. Sounds like a hard trip. I'm praying that all that strength continues throughout the days you all are there and you can get a lot accomplished and stay safe. I can't wait to hear more about it!
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Stay strong and remember we are always here supporting you in our hearts, thoughts, & prayers. Miss you - thank you SHBC youth for being courageous and letting God work in and through your lives. Will, do you actually see these posts - Miss you Jamie. Father's day was bearable because your presence was felt.
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We're praying for you. Sorry you had such problems getting there, but so thankful the problem was found before you were underway in the plane.
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