Sunday was special--worship at Kaneshie Presbyterian Church. Everyone is excited to be there and dressed to the nines. Many men in traditional Ghanian dress--wrapping multiple yards of fabric around the body in a kind of one-shouldered sari-like effect. The women have bright two-piece dresses. The whole event is an EVENT--a time of joy and celebration.
We visit the children's program. We were greeted as special guests as the very well-behaved children listen and watch. Stella, my friend from her US visit, escorts us about and asks children to model our VBS giving for Oduntia school supplies.
On Monday we visited the rainforest (I actually was on the canopy walkway.swinging bridge) and the British Slave Castle. It was humbling to say the least.
Tuesday, we visited the General Asembly and Presbytery offices. They are very happy for the Presbytery and, First Pres, and VBS gifts.
This is a trip of joy and discernment and some shopping. Call us when we return to see our interesting items.
Phyllis comments on life in general in retirement as well as travel with occasional bits about grands and family. Matters of religious faith, mission concerns, and political thoughts may appear. We look for humor where we find it.
Miles to Go
As I (Should this be "we" because my husband of many years joins me in the journey?) embark on retirement with expectations of joy, writing, travel, and another third of my life, I have chosen a mission trip to west Africa, Ghana in particular, to start. Several friends have initiated blogs with international travel and mission work recently. And I enjoyed joining their journeys so here is my effort.
Please offer gentle comment as I bump along the blogger's path.
Please offer gentle comment as I bump along the blogger's path.
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