Two More Sleeps

This is Tom again.  We are very excited to be heading to Ghana in just two more days.  Our flight leaves Buffalo for New York City on Saturday (no snow forecast for Buffalo, 3-6" for NYC - go figure).  After a several hour layover, we board a 10 hour non-stop flight to Accra, the capital city of Ghana.  In Accra, we are being met by our driver who will transport us, the container, and our six duffel bags to Sang.  This is a twelve hour drive (more or less) which will be be split between two days with an overnight stop in Kumasi (the largest city in Ghana).  What a great way to see this beautiful country! We are scheduled to arrive in Sang on Monday (1/26).  

Here is a map of Africa highlighting Ghana.  It is a country about the size of our state of Oregon. The population of Ghana is approximately 27 million.  It has been a free country since 1957.  It is the world's largest producer of cocoa and is also known for its gold and diamonds. Ghana is a largely Christian country (71%), although a sizable Muslim minority (18%) exists. Traditional (indigenous) beliefs are also practiced. There are over 100 dialects spoken throughout the country, with a large number of English speaking citizens.

Thanks to all for your prayers.  We will do our best to keep in touch.  May God bless all of you, Sarah, Mary Clare, Sr. Stan and especially the children. To God be the glory....