Our trip north from Accra took most of the day. We took a domestic flight to the city of Tamale which has a much lower baggage weight allowance than the international flights we had taken. As a result we had to leave a trunk, a carry-on, and two boxes behind in Accra. We were a […]
Photos From Our Day in Accra
We stayed at the guest house compound today. I worked on their computers and Heidi & Trey played and napped. The guest house used to be a dorm for missionary kids so there is a large soccer field, basket ball court and playground on the compound. Trey enjoyed the playground and had a blast running […]
Already at Work
12 hours in Africa and I’m already at work! Hey, that’s what we’re here for! We are staying today at the missionary guest house – a “motel” of sorts for any mission team passing through the city. The guest house has high-speed internet and a computer available to guests for checking email and surfing the […]
Arrived in Accra
Whew! We’re in Accra at the missionary guest house and boy are we exhausted. Trey continued to be a champ and was the most well-behaved baby on earth. And NO we did not drug him. In fact, Trey has been a great asset. Twice we were whisked to the front of long security lines thanks […]
In Amsterdam
Trey is the best baby EVER! It has helped that we have been seated by really nice people who play with him and don’t get annoyed at the occasional kick in the ribs. But still! He has been great! The flight to Detroit he was awake most of the time but very well behaved. On […]
And we’re off!
I’m sitting with our luggage in the Tampa Airport waiting for our flight in about 30 minutes. Trey is having a blast with Heidi in the playground area. Our strategy – let him run, run, run, run, run, run… so that he sleep, sleep, sleeps on the plane. Here we are with Heidi’s parents before […]
How to Reach Us While We’re Gone
Many people have asked us “Will you have internet access in Ghana?” The answer (to my great relief) is “Yes!” The Medical Centre uses a satellite phone to send and receive email. I’m not sure what the charges are at this point but I’ve been assured it is perfectly fine for checking email and can […]
Commissioning Service at Church
Our church has really changed over the past 4 years since we first attended. They have gotten past a lot of the inner turmoil and bickering and are now truly becoming a “mission minded” church. Not only have they tremendously helped us out with our upcoming mission trip, but they are also sending a team […]
Send Off Party
Tonight our Sunday School class gathered at Tyler & Amy Ross’ house for a cookout and time of prayer for our trip. Trey had a blast playing with his pals one last time and we were greatly encouraged by the support of all of our friends. Here are some images from the event: