Sept 2

Annaleigh 5 Weeks Old (August 28)

Corn Eaters! (End of August)

Abigail-Early Summer

August 18

Colt Enjoying a Snack (August 16)

Lots Going On

There are many thoughts that come to mind to share when I think of posting on our blog. We are doing well. It is so nice to have Annie here. Naturally, she's so good with the kids. We are all enjoying her for many reasons. I'm enjoying getting to share and visit with her. Colt enjoys having her around to talk to and do things with, as do Abigail and Annaleigh. Annie pitches in wherever she sees a need she can meet. We are praying with her that the Lord will use her in ministry during her time here.

This last weekend was a time to remember all George & Elisabeth Faile have done through ministry here in Nalerigu over the years. They will be leaving very soon for the states as they look toward retirement from the mission field here in West Africa. "Finishing well" is definitely something they have done here. We have enjoyed getting to know them and feel we are just beginning to know all there is to know about them. George grew up here in Nalerigu and was part of the first group of people baptized at the First Baptist Church of Nalerigu. I cannot begin to imagine what it will be like for both George and Elisabeth to leave after all these years of faithful ministry. The Lord has called them out of Ghana, though, so it is time to say "Goodbye." We will miss them more than we can say.

I have thought more again lately about how the other missionaries on the mission field are so likely to see our shortcomings so quickly. This includes not only long-term missionaries, but also the volunteers who are here for much shorter times, as well. The mission field seems to be a place where the Lord can easily reveal places He still needs to work in us.

Early on when arriving in Ghana, Joel and I had talked about having a family worship night. We did this rarely when I was pregnant, but are now doing this each week or so. Tonight while we worshipped with "Alabaster Jar" from Gateway Worships's "Wakeup the World" cd, the Lord was with us. He revealed strongly to me in a personal way that it is through our weakness that He is strong. When those around me see my sin, He can shine through me that much more. He will continue to perfect and complete that which He has begun.

Colt's 8th Birthday

We had a sports birthday party for Colt over the summer. It's so hard to believe he is 8 years old now!

Abigail & The Smoothie (Early Summer?)

We are back online-praise the Lord! I have learned how to get videos from the camera onto the computer. So look for more videos to come. It is nice to feel like learning some of these things now that I'm no longer pregnant.

We are excited that Annie Zesch will be arriving this week to stay for several months. She plans to minister to the Ghanian children possibly through VBS-type materials, but will see how the Lord leads once she arrives. We will love having her here!

More videos, photos, and posts to come.

Out of Touch

We have been largely out of touch for over two weeks now. Things don't seem to be changing anytime soon, either. It seems the cell tower near us has likely been damaged, so cell coverage anywhere near us is not good at all right now. And our internet has been down for awhile, as well. We have figured out how to use our own mac at the internet cafe here in town, when the cafe has internet service and electricity! So, this is just to let you know that we are fine. I have many new photos and some video, too, to post as soon as we are able.