Ghana Team Journal

Quote of the day: You can’t always take from the world, you have to give back.

By:Lester Johanson

Journal by: Judy Johanson

Up early with the rooster’s call as usual. We had omelets for breakfast and then were off to school, everyone except Daniel who was on house arrest once again. Wednesday morning prayer service was in full swing when we arrived and with Judy’s help Class 4 won the weekly offering contest. You would have thought the kids had won a million dollars in the lottery. They were so excited that when we returned to the classroom, it took 30 minutes to settle down. They took a vote and decided their teacher would buy them biscuits with part of the offering.

The morning lessons proceeded as usual and recess was once again highlighted by frisbees, jump ropes and soccer balls. Arriving at the guest house for lunch, we were happy to find our favorite lunch of fried chicken, salad and French fries. After a brief rest we were off to the Senchi Ferry Library. Daniel wanted to join us so Billie and Judy with the help of Gary’s donation of a t-shirt fashioned a bandage to cover his leg rash. Our anticipated trip to the river was not to be. A sudden storm rose up and we returned to the guest house.

Dinner was chicken stew over rice. Amo spoke to the guest house management and acquired some warm water for our evening showers. Good Job, Amo!