From Hope...July 26th

Notes from Hope

Hi Folks!!

July 26 ( I think)-our hottest day so far. It's 30 with a humidex of ????. Even the Ghanaians say it is hot!!

We had a "day off" today. That means 12 of us got up at 5am to go to a couple of yfc school clubs. We taught them some songs, shared a little of our God stories , and answered questions about Canada. Then we went to the fabric district to buy fantastic african fabric, mostly wax prints. I don't think the rest of them knew what they were in for, going fabric shopping with a fabric junkie. After all, how often to I get to Ghana to replentish my stock?

Then we hit a chocolate store.....we'll tryto save you all a taste.....Then home for a completely Ghanaian meal-Banku with okra stew, whole fried fish, rice (of course), maise on the cob, and pineapple.

This afternoon 12 of us have gone to the cultural market shopping. After a light supper, we are going to a small village church, where we get to sing and Daryl preaches. Did I mention this is concidered a day off?? Oh, and we are supposed to be keeping our laundry uop to date, so we have enough clothes to wear for the weekend, as we are going to Kumasi.

Needless to say, I stayed home this afternoon to rest.

We are doing really well with our concrete work. Daniel said we have used over 100 bags of concrete (50 KG bags, yes that translates to 110 LB bags) We are all several pounds lighter and a lot stronger, so look out Bryan, don't pick any fights with Josh when He gets back!

Yesterday, Daryl and I had the priviledge of driving to the site of the orphanage the church in La wants to build. ( They also want to name it after us-we are trying to encourage a more appropriate name ).It is in an area we had never been in before and the site is breathtaking. It is located in a semi-rural area up the side of a "mountain" over looking a river. We are praying this vision of theirs can becaome a reality, as it seems like a very wholesome place for little ones who have lost their parents.

Anyway, this is getting long. We are all very sad about our shrinking number of days left, and at the same time, we are dreaming about familiar faces and foods and chores and............

God bless you all. Love and Hugs, Hope