We've arrived!

Our bus ride to Carpenter went very well! No exciting stories to tell about flat tires, but many about the way they drive around here and the things we saw on our 12 hour drive. It was great to see everyone getting to know each other a little bit better as we rotated the seating arrangements each time of the 3 times we stopped for a break.

We have seen pictures, but it was great to drive by and see the Subinso church that we built last year...painted and complete. We hope that next Sunday we have a chance to attend church there :)

As we entered Carpenter, it felt so much like home to those of us that were here last May. A new fence surrounds the compound where we sleep...designed to keep the goats away from the buildings, it also adds security if ever it is needed. For those of us that haven't been here since the 2000, 2001 or 2005 build projects, there were so many changes to take in, many new faces, but also some familiar ones! For those that had never been here, but have heard and supported David and Brenda over the last many years, it was very emotional to actually have David & Brenda welcoming them to their home here in Ghana!

We unloaded the truck with the Ghanaian pastors and volunteers stepping forward to do much of it for us, we then gathered and prayed together under the gazebo, sorted all 98 bags into their appropriate rooms, and quickly made our way to the dining room for some spicy soup, spaghetti and fresh fruit salad...including mangos which were a surprise because they aren't really in season! All of it was SO great! Once our bellies were full, some of the men went straight away to sorting the tools we brought (it was like Christmas to them) while others of us worked through some music options to bring to tomorrow's church service.

After a lovely cool shower and moving into our wonderfully comfortable room, it is time to sleep! The compound is quiet and everyone is in their room, and more than ready for a great night's sleep.




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