And another week passes...
I had a few short days to get things settled and say goodbye to my neighbors and friends because I AM GOING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!!! Remember, that ridiculous incident when my mom could not come in October? Well, she was able to get her ticket refunded and SHE GAVE IT TO ME!!! I was beyond thrilled and went about packing and thinking about buying Christmas gifts.
I headed down to Accra on Wednesday and then did shopping on Thursday and visited friends on Friday. On Saturday I sat at a pool side soaking in the heat and then got ready and was off to the airport. I went with Delta and had an 11 hour flight to JFK airport. Very uneventful. I watched movies and slept on and off. The next flight I had to get to was less than 2 hours! Boy, did that stress me out. First off, I had to get thru customs. Second, I had to find my suitcase and after waiting for it I found out they already pulled the bags off and had them sitting on the side. Third, I had to go thru security, which the sign said would take 35 minutes. Every minute was precious! I ended up running to my boarding gate and heard them say, "last call for Minneapolis flight". AHHHHH!! I sat down in my assigned seat and 2 minutes later they shut the doors. Is that not crazy?! Wow. I am so thankful!!! Beyond thankful. And a few hours later, I saw my mom and dad. Talk about amazing. I can't believe this is real. Well, the cold reminds me I am back in Wisconsin.
God is beyond good. I was thinking how his good things for me just pour over and pour over me and I should be drowning, but I am not. I kept asking him, "why are you so good to me? Why do you give me so much?" I have stopped asking. I just accept it.
Praising God!