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Birthday Party

Colt's birthday was about four days after we arrived in Nalerigu the end of June.  We had much unpacking to do, food to buy in Tamale, get the oven in our house working, etc.  I had cake molds  and party decor for the kids on our container, which we thought would be coming before long.  Since I did not have my kitchen up and running yet, we had Bawa make a birthday cake for Colt and celebrated that way.

It turned out that all three kids had their birthdays while we were still waiting on the container.  We did a little something for the girls' birthdays when they birthday arrived.

Since I had told them we would do this once the container arrived, I made them birthday cakes and we had a joint party for them all in October.  It was fun.

Gambaga in October

I have been sharing the story of Joseph with the women on my visits to the Outcast Camp.  After hearing last week's story, one woman was sharing how she, like Joseph, has been falsely accused of doing horrific things that she says no one would do.  She has been at the camp for years and years.

The practice of accusing and banning those who have been accused of witchcraft has devastating consequences for many.  The older women here have grandchildren, many of whom they are no longer able to see.  They are no longer able to help out their daughters and daughters-n-law by watching the children for them while they do each day's work for their household.  The consequences of this practice are endless.

Ministering to these women is so worthwhile, such a needed ministry.  Thanks for your continued prayers.

October Family Photo

Time Away

Joel and I are getting some time away.  We flew down to Accra and stayed one night at the Baptist Guest House there.  It was great to see friends there.  I got my first professional haircut in a year.  Joel and I looked around town a bit, bought a few supplies to take back with us.

Then we went down to the coast to Coconut Grove.  It's a great place to relax and spend some nice down time together.

Mona Hewitt offered to watch our kids for us.  I go back home in a few days from Accra.  Joel will fly out with Earl Hewitt to a medical missions conference in Kenya.  He will return about 10 days later.

It is nice for both of us to get a bit of a break.  We are taking things a year at a time here in Nalerigu.  We know, for now, this is where He wants us.  Thanks so much for your continued prayers.