Ghana Field Journal — Missions With the Consfords
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Bonjour, Our internet was down last night. That is why you did not hear from us yesterday. Yesterday, we went to the school to get the kids measured…
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Bonjour,
Our internet was down last night. That is why you did not hear from us yesterday.
Yesterday, we went to the school to get the kids measured for their school uniforms. But, the tailor could not meet us yesterday. We went on into town to run some errands – go to the post office, check on our wicker drawers, pay for the internet, etc. We got home at lunch time. Bonnie and Danny both fell asleep in the car on the way home. So, they did not take a nap.
Just before supper time, Danny fell asleep in Joe's lap. We tried to wake Danny up for supper. Joe carried him into the kitchen and put Danny in his seat. Danny turned around, curled up in a ball, and went back to sleep. After supper, Joe carried Danny to his bed. He must have been worn out because he slept all night. Danny was up at 5:00 this morning, but he came into our room and went back to sleep.
This morning, Joe went to meet with a Fante teacher about giving us Fante lessons. He has to wait until he gets his class schedule so that he can see where he can fit us in. He has a degree in African languages and majored in Fante.
As soon as Joe got back, we headed to the school to meet the tailor. The tailor was about forty-five minutes late. The kids enjoyed playing basketball with Joe and some kids who wandered in while we waited for the tailor. Bonnie had me push her on the swing. The tailor came and measured all of the kids. He will have two outfits for each child made by next Monday. School starts next Tuesday.
On the way home, we stopped to pick up an outfit that I had made. When we got home, the skirt did not fit. So, we will have to go back to the seamstress with it.
We ate lunch at a little Lebanese restaurant on the way home. After naps, I worked on my project for the day – clearing the dining room table. I almost got my mission accomplished.
The kids played a game with Kristine after supper. Then, we watched Fox and the Hound 2.
A demain,
Joe, Laura, Gilbert, Danny, and Bonnie