Well, things have been going well here in Ghana. I am in a city called Buduburam, which is located about 20 miles west of Accra, the capital, and only about 4 miles from the coast. The weather is about what you would expect for Africa, hot and HUMID. The orphanage is also a school, some of the teachers live here at the school as well. The children are great, so full of energy and very desperate for attention. There are about 40 children that live here at the orphanage, and another 50 that come to school here, but live in foster homes in the surrounding area.
I have been doing various kinds of work. I have helped them with building a wall around the orphanage, which includes carrying loads of bricks and digging a trench for the foundation. I have also been typing up the the exams for the school, the only copies they have are hand written, which makes it hard to replicate in a timely manner, so i have been inputting them on the computer and then i will send them to someone who can make copies and send them to the school. A lot of time i just spend time with the children, they are very wanting of attention and love, so they take all they can get.
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Nathan!
ReplyDeleteIm so proud to see that you are doing this humanitarian service and using your life as a mission to help others. I have been very lucky to have heard from you since you've been in Ghana. My parents ask about you daily and pray you are doing well. You are a pure person Nate, and I'm glad to see you maturing and growing into someone who understands what things in life are important, things that you are doing reflect this. I am also glad to see you doing this as an individual, apart from any organization. keep serving the mission of service to your fellows and I am certain you live a long and happy life!
Love,
Nick Beaslin
The picture you sent of Matilda is amazing- I just want to give her a hug. It is great that you get to spend so much time with those kids who need the attention!
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ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know all has started out well. We've of course been praying for you and am glad things are well. It's cool to see the pictures. I can't wait to see some of the kids (if they let you). It makes me want to come over and adopt some myself (I know, like I need more kids, but I love 'em). Thanks for doing the awesome stuff you are doing and I look forward to seeing the updates. Love ya, Melina