I was in Accra last week for a youth camp called Higher Purpose 2019. This was the first year. I joined in on Thursday evening and heard the opening speeches from the CEO and a Rev minister. The camp is not Christian centred or academic centred. It is a mix of everything. They had a talk on Robotics, English, counselling, health (that was me) and other topics. They went out on excursions to see different areas of Ghana. They had free wifi! They had a time for games and painting. I mean, it was everything crammed into a few days. I kept thinking these kids are going to fall over with exhaustion but they were so into every speaker and event. I was really proud to be a part of something so well organized, so different from any other camp and so much fun. There were kids from every region. Even two children from Gushegu! Yes, I practiced my Dagbani a bit. We all slept in tents and had air mattresses. We had beautiful weather. I got to go with half of the students group to visit the Accra zoo and other places of Accra. Some I have seen before and some were new to me. To these students, I think it was all new to them. Thenks for praying!
This past week I was in Tamale. I spent a few days with Rafia. I did one day of administration and another day of running errands.
We had a team meeting on Saturday in Buipe which is where some of my colleagues are. It is less than 1.5 hours away. I had a car of people and Fela and Puii had their car with the girls. We were about a half hour behind them. Getting near the destination, Damary got a call and looked at me and says that Puii is telling us not to come there are armed robbers. I pulled the car over and Dooshik got out to talk with people in the village that we stopped at. They were able to get a number and call police patrol. Within 15 minutes police were there. We slowly moved forward and when we reached the place of the robbery the security were in full force. Unfortunately, it was too late. Thankfully no one was hurt. The bad guys with AK-47s apparently stopped a line of cars and made the drivers all get out and lay on the ground. They took phones and money. Puii was able to stay in the car with the girls who were oblivious to it all. Another praise. When the men left, Fela, though shocked, drove the few kilometres to Buipe and got to our teammates home. We arrived later and they shared the whole story. How awful! They got money stolen and Puii's phone but they are physically safe. Randomly we hear of this but this one is so blatant and out in the open and no one was wearing masks. It was 10 am. We already have security measures in place for our team. I am so well cared for here! But we will take extra measures. This road to Buipe has been getting worse. Tamale still feels very safe to me and I am thankful. Thanks for always praying for me.
Lots of Goodbyes for Damary as she will fly to Accra on Friday. I will go with and take her to the airport on Monday. I cant believe her 3 years are finished! Ei!
Keep praying. Will do language this week. Love you all.