Summer Recap + Fall Goals

Fall Goals

*Be in the Word more
*Blog more
*Go on a trip
*Make my family a Ghanaian meal
*Learn a new song on the piano
*Take more pictures
*Do more image manipulation
*Volunteer
*Exercise more


What happened this summer :

As most of you know, this summer I went to Ghana.  It was absolutely incredible to finally visit the land God had laid upon my heart so many years ago.

While I was there, I had the privilege of handing out Fante Bibles, flip flops, and cards.  I was also able share the Gospel with several people.  It was an absolutely incredible opportunity, one I will never forget.

I was also tested and went through a challenging time.  Through this test, I learned a lot about myself and now know what to really pray for/against.

What do you did you do this summer?

What are some goals that you've made for this fall?

I'd love to hear from you :)

Take Me Back

title image from Google Images

Now that I've been back for nearly three weeks, I think it's time to share pictures from my trip to Ghana.  I hope you all enjoy :)

At the school:

A prayerful heart/spirit needs to be instilled into a child's heart at a young age.  I was amazed and touched at how worshipful/prayerful these small children were :) <3

I had the privilege of teaching a couple Bible lessons.  The guy in the red shirt is translating what I had just said :)

... more Bible lessons at the school

... and even more Bible lessons at the school

Worshipping our Lord and Savior before school starts :')<3

Touring Ghana:

I was able to visit Elmina, Ghana.  I took this picture at the Elmina Slave Castle

{I took the picture with my phone camera, hence the poor picture quality}

This is another view of Elmina, Ghana

{again, I took the picture with my phone camera}

This became my all-time favorite place to be.  No I'm not a beach girl here in America, but I am in Ghana :)<3

Meeting the sweet children was my favorite part :)<3

Kwami's auntie, me, and Kwami
Kwami's aunite is now a converted Muslim and is living for her Jesus :)



I absolutely love Cape Coast ... the Cape Coast market became my favorite place too.  This picture is the Cape Coast Kotokuraba market.
{picture from Google Images}

 Card distribution:

The children from Haven of Hope (the Children's Home) loved the cards Olivia Bell made :)

The children from the Orthopedic Training Center loved the cards Olivia Bell and some others gals made :)<3

... more OTC children who loved their cards <3<3


The guy on the left absolutely loved the F.R.O.G card Rhey made <3

Adapting to the culture:

I learned how to carry a child on my back the Ghanaian way

I was brave and tried coconut ... and didn't really care for it.  It's an acquired taste, and super yummy when you are extremely dehydrated lol ;P

... my yummy coconut :P

Laundry was done completely by hand, which means blisters on your hands + fingers, rinsing them at least twice, wringing your wet clothes out, and then hanging them out to dry.

Saturday morning Bible club:

Walking to Bible club

Children from Saturday morning Bible club ...

... the children loved the cards that were sent in as well :)

More Saturday morning Bible club ...

 Peeking during prayer time :')

Ministry:

Papa Jim ministering to a Muslim young man

Papa Jim ministering to an older couple who is currently caring for their four grandchildren.
{the husband and wife both came to the Lord the day this picture was taken :D}

Two of their four grandchildren
{please pray that Jesus gets a hold of their hearts as well}

Handing out snacks to the visitors

Somethings that I wasn't able to get pictures of was me handing out Fante Bibles to some of the locals, giving out flipflops, and witnessing to people on the trotro

Friends I made:

me and my friend Anna

L-R: Kojo, me, Kwami

L-R: Gabriel, me, Percy

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To say I enjoyed my trip is an understatement.  To say I want to go back is another understatement.  I thank God that I had the fabulous opportunity, and already can't wait to go back :)