Hardwork & Teamwork

Prepared by Jaime Liles

I think it’s just starting to hit me that I’m in Africa. Ghana is so beautiful, is all aspects of the world.

Eddie headed out early to the construction site while we all finished our breakfast. Kristi, Patty, and Maggie walked us to the construction site to check out the progress and then we all parted ways.

Patty and Kristi discovered science today: negatives and positives cause electrical charges and their computers were shocking them with each touch. They soon learned that many variables including shoes, battery, and balance all had an impact on the electrical flow and that problem was solved in no time.

Maggie taught as usual. She seems to be getting more comfortable and more confident as time goes on, however, she is beginning to lose her voice from the tendency to yell above all the noise from the neighboring classrooms. KGs are younger so she taught them their ABCs which is simple, yet essential.

Kathy vanished as usual. She’s what you would call a “professional volunteer” because she has an abundant amount of experience. She was out all day doing her own thing which is easy because she knows 99% of the village, HELLO MAMA OBAMA. She ended up spending most of her day in the library with Patty and Kristi and helping them with the computer lab.

Tara, Lauren, Ashley and I joined Eddie and headed back to the construction site for another intense work day. The sun was hotter than usual and the snakes and scorpions were out so it developed into an interesting day. Not only are we finally forming a bond with the other workers, but our construction team has developed a good system. Eddie and I carried molter, African style, while Tara, Lauren, and Ashley lugged buckets back and forth. Hardest I’ve worked my entire life. The building process here is unique, intricate, and requires a lot of integrity from the builders. It’s a privilege to work side by side with the men we do.