Back On the Saddle

     The traffic, the yelling, that smell. That's right, to everyone's surprise I am back in Ghana. I have known about this trip since January, but have kept it a secret because I wanted to surprise everyone here. Mission accomplished. It is funny seeing friends having to do a double take when they see my walk through the door. I cannot even begin to write about how excited I was for this trip. I think about and miss my girls so much, that I jumped at the opportunity to come visit them. The main purpose of this trip is to shoot a documentary featuring The Pearl House, but I just came along for fun. With me is my partner is sarcasm and wit, father of The Pearl House Steve Bullard, the not so witty but equal loved, new friend Madison Smith, my beloved intern replacement Emilie McClanaflanplanbananahands, and a documentary crew of 2. 

     As I walked down the final hallway to exit the airport I see something. Something. Someone. Off in the distance. I see her running towards me. Could it be? Is it really her? It was. My soul was content when I saw the smiling Courtney Garland. In the middle of the airport with tear-filled eyes, we hugged like sisters. You will know the feeling of an overjoyed reunion if there is someone in your life that been a mother, a friend, a sister, and mentor all at the same time. Courtney was the one right by my side as I transitioned to living in a new country and I am so excited to be here to serve and encourage her. This reunion was emotional, I think I might need to get out the tissues for the next one with the girls. I cannot wait to see their improvements, hear their English, see their smiles. They mean everything to me and we are finally back together again! 

     Our film crew and team members got aquatinted with Accra during our first meeting. It was good to see the action of the city. Despite my exhaustion, it was the surprised looks of little Cynthia, Bishop, Junior, Pastor Niimoi, and Kingsley that got me through the day. I am excited to show Emilie all around Winneba and help her become aquatinted with her new home. 

     Please pray for God to protect my thought against Satan. I don't want to be thinking about my departure date and miss out on the time I do get with the girls. I pray for Emilie and Courtney as they figure out their new way of living and this time of transition.