SO FUN!!! Erin came to visit me and it was an amazing week! God is so good how He knows just what we need. I was definitely struggling with the stress of school and just feeling kind of down, and Erin's visit was perfect timing! I was able to show her "my world" here in Ghana. It helped me remember what I like about Ghana and what I love about my students. It's amazing to think how God loves us so much that he plans things like "friend visits" to encourage us. Thank you Lord!
Erin's arrival started in true Ghanaian fashion. She had to borrow someone's phone to call me because I was late coming to the airport. What a great friend I am! Knowing she has no way of communicating with anyone and I show up late! I ended up getting a ride from a missionary family that was picking up a family member. We all crammed into their pickup truck. Five people in the back seat! I told Erin this would be the nicest car she would ride in while visiting me!
One of the greatest parts of Erin's visit was that she could actually see what it is that I do here in Ghana. I can show pictures to friends and family, but you just can't fully understand what it's like here. The sounds and smells just can't be captured on camera. Erin was also able to meet all my friends here. She has heard stories, but now she actually knows the people. Someone knowing both of my worlds is so exciting. When I mention her here, people will know what friend I am talking about. When I talk about people or places here to Erin, she will have a clear picture of what I mean.
A few favorite moments from the week...
Dragging Erin to the market right after she got off the plane. Jumping right in to Africa!
Talking late into the night knowing I had school in the mornings.
Feeling like it's Christmas getting goodies from America. Yay Oreos!
Sitting by the beach enjoying each others' company.
Helping with Sunday school at Pram Pram. We had gifts and a craft for each kid thanks to Erin!
Reading with the street kids at the kids club at some of the teachers' house.
Learning new games.
Watching Food Network! (If only for a couple minutes!)
Listening to children scream walking the canopy walk!
Seeing Erin experience a million "Africa firsts!" Yum, plantain chips!
