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  On May 7th we began our third (and final) term for this academic year.  The rainy season has also begun in earnest and we are thankful that we were given a very timely gift from generous brethren to make some of the classrooms more water-proof to keep the students and classroom materials dry during the heavy tropical rainstorms.   We were glad to see all the students back in class and to also welcome a few more short-term volunteers to our team.  They contribute to our students' learning experience with their help of French tutoring, sports (PE), and teaching assistance.  We also hope that their time with us gives them the unique opportunity of experiencing a truly Christian and caring environment in an African country. On a personal level, we have had another spin on the emotional carrousel with Matthew's mom bringing him to live with us after he was hospitalized again and then taking him away again after two happy weeks with us.   We keep prayin

This year's Annual Ghana Family Camp was a blessed time of Friends, Family, and Fellowship!  We are so thankful that the camp weekend fell right in the middle of our school break so we had extra time available to host family and friends both before and after the camp dates.  Our children are so blessed to have cousins and close friends in Godly families with whom they get to build lasting friendships.  We are spurred-on and motivated to more love and good deeds by our Godly friends and this preaching camp was a great time to be reminded of our common goal - to work together in unity to accomplish God's purpose on this earth, saving souls! Building friendships in Christ, young and old!  Helping each other get the right "focus" to take a picture during preaching                       Pre-teens Zion, Zoe, Wendy, and Scott did the children's Bible class for camp! Wake up, big brother!  Time for the next session of camp! Just two peas in a pod.

When there is a long break between updates, it is because things have been especially eventful!   Lots to be thankful for and to be praising God for. We'll update in two posts. We are so thankful our little Cyrene Rose turned 1 on April 3rd!!! “Rose” is an appropriate name for her as she is truly pretty, sweet, and soft but also has her prickly parts. She’s as precious as could be and loves to cuddle; but boy, does she keep us on our toes! Just the day before her birthday she had her first ER visit after she knocked herself almost unconscious.  She was fine after just a few minutes but it scared us!  After two ER visits in this city in the past few months, let's just say that we are thankful we could get help but we also are very thankful that we have never had a SERIOUS life or death emergency in our family. 😬  She’s strong willed, loves attention, and always makes sure she lets you know her wants or needs in case you forgot. She is perfect! Just who we needed and c