Travels...and a New Home

If you have been able to follow us on Facebook then you can see that we've have a very busy but very blessed spring/summer of travels.  We couldn't even keep up with posting pictures of everyone and everywhere we have visited, it has been so busy! We are very thankful for the wonderful, genuine hospitality and generosity shown to us and we are refreshed, motivated, and encouraged to return to Ghana (although a bit tired out physically from the toll on our bodies of traveling).

 We are also excited to return and move into a NEW HOME!  Looking on an online site for rentals in Kumasi recently we found a four bedroom apartment for rent. It was right in the neighborhood we needed to be in and it was an incredible, almost unbelievably good price (even cheaper than our two bedroom used to be!).  So our dear parents in Ghana checked it out for us, sent us pictures, and a few weeks later we are now the new renters of this new home for our growing family to move into upon our return.  Wanted to share some pictures with you and thank all who helped make this possible and say that you are always welcome to visit us in Ghana!!!
Nice large living room will be spacious for hosting Bible studies and gatherings - as soon as we can get some cheap, locally made bamboo and cane furniture.  Isn't that terrazzo floor with large star so cool?!
What the bedrooms look like.
No closets so we will need to get wardrobes or dressers or keep living out of our suitcases for a bit longer :)
The kitchen!  So excited that it has cabinets and counter space!  Many kitchens in Ghana don't have those so I am very thankful!  Going to do my very best to keep it cockroach-free and mice-free for as long as I can!  We will need to get a fridge, stove, and water filter.  A water heater for hot water to wash dishes is on my wishlist after necessities are purchased.
No bathtub in the house but newly tiled shower stalls and my favorite kind of toilet!  It's the little things...


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  1. Rachel E.July 17, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Congrats! I'm excited for you. Moving to a new place is so exciting. Knowing you are moving there to further the kingdom, is probably awesome beyond words.

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