Beach day continued

I left off with the van ride to the beach. Well, we made it safely after stopping twice to have the engine looked at because it wasn’t running good. During those two times I had to get out since the engine was under my seat. While standing on the road I got a good look at the tires…..not much to look at really. Just steel belts coming through and me wondering if the rocks sticking out of the dirt on the ‘bumpy’ roads would mercilessly get rid of the rest of the tire. Well, regardless of the condition of the van we made it to our destination. I counted heads after we arrived and I came up with 40 this time. I didn’t see anyone arriving by any other vehicles so I guess I have to amend my number. To be fair there were two children around 2 so they didn’t take up too much room.

We had our messages from Rufus Sebo and myself and both prompted some good discussion. Afterwards we ate the meal that was started the night before and prepared earlier in the day. They made sure everyone had plenty to eat. Then there was some game time and finally swimming for the youth group. I offered to be the official bag watcher as there was quite a pile of bags and things from so many people.

We left shortly before 6:00. Emmanuel did make it later so he lessened the burden on the van by cramming 12 or 13 in his minivan. On the way home we stopped by to visit his sister, Hannah, who has a girl she cares for that has typhoid. Her name is Jemimah, but they call her Gramma. We prayed for her there and visited a little. Once we got home I wanted to take a quick shower. You get sandy and sticky feeling when you go to the beach…especially when you share your ride with so many people.

I think tomorrow is the first day I don’t have any responsibilities on MY list. Emmanuel may have another list that I haven’t seen yet.

We plan to head to Yekepa on Wednesday and I believe it will be Emmanuel, Wintee, Titus and myself. That may change, but that’s the plan. I can’t wait to see all the children at the Betty Jonah orphanage when I get there. Our plan is to stay until Sunday after the service at Redeemer Baptist Church. We want to leave then and head to Saclapea, a town about an hour from Ghanta I’m told. We will be able to visit Angie, a girl that used to live with Emmanuel and Wintee. It will be great to see her again. We can also visit where they have the newest Women of Purpose classes being held. They have 90 ladies signed up to take the classes. What a great ministry to teach these ladies means of supporting themselves if need be.

Talk again tomorrow.