Ghana Field Journal — Missions With the Consfords
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Bonjour, Joe was able to sleep better last night. The asthma was back this morning, but the new inhaler cleared it right up. This morning, Joe, Matt, and…
Bonjour,
Joe was able to sleep better last night. The asthma was back this morning, but the new inhaler cleared it right up.
This morning, Joe, Matt, and Lenell headed to the port to be there when the container went through the scanner in case there was a problem. Around 11:00, Joe called to say that it was going through the scanner. The only thing that they thought looked suspicious was the tracts. They were all packed together, and it just showed up as a dark spot. So, they wanted to keep the container to open it later in the week to see what that was.
After seeing several different people, they were sent to the lady that is in charge of the scanner. When Joe explained what was in the container and that Lenell had come here to work with orphans, she got tears in her eyes, signed the paperwork, and told them they were cleared to leave.
Joe called as they were on their way home and said that the customs agents and expediters would be hungry. Sarah made some pork chops, rice, and a sauce. I made some spaghetti and garlic bread. I cut up some brownies that we had.
The two customs agents rode with Matt, Joe, and Lenell. So, they arrived before the container did. They ate first. Then, the two ladies from the expediter’s office arrived; they ate. By that time, the container had arrived. After the customs agents finished eating, they were able to open the container and start unloading.
There were a couple things that the customs agents thought were newer than they really were. So, they inspected things rather closely for awhile. They stayed until the container was completely empty.
After the customs agents left, the two expediters who hadn’t eaten yet came in to eat. The ladies came back in with them. The ladies ate the whole plate of brownies by themselves. I guess they liked them.
We have been busy going through boxes. Gilbert wasn’t too perky when he woke up from his nap. But, as soon as he saw his car that he has been waiting for, he was suddenly happy. He has been rediscovering his toys all evening.
Danny was running a fever tonight. He sat in Joe’s lap for quite awhile. When the medicine kicked in, his fever went down, and he was ready to play for awhile.
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Everyone is ready for bed tonight!
Thank you for praying about the container!
A demain,
Joe, Laura, Gilbert, and Danny
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