This was the Ghanaian greeting wherever we went...always with a giant smile that beamed sincerity. It took a few times to realize that it wasn't in reply to our "thank you" but instead was a greeting to welcome us to this country, this village, this street, this store, this school, this church, this house, this field.
Lesson number one for the newbies on this trip? People genuinely want to talk to you. And not just because you're new here. We saw how the Ghanaian way was to make time for people, no matter what was on your schedule. How different not to live life by the clock! For us Canadians, this was a bit of an adjustment!
How refreshing to be reminded that "it's all about relationship" here. The structures, the buildings, the markets, the material things are not front and centre. As it is with Jesus, it's all about taking care of your brother, your sister. I am reminded of Matthew 25:35 - "for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me..."
Thank you Auntie Agnes and all the children for welcoming us!
Kathie P
Lesson number one for the newbies on this trip? People genuinely want to talk to you. And not just because you're new here. We saw how the Ghanaian way was to make time for people, no matter what was on your schedule. How different not to live life by the clock! For us Canadians, this was a bit of an adjustment!
How refreshing to be reminded that "it's all about relationship" here. The structures, the buildings, the markets, the material things are not front and centre. As it is with Jesus, it's all about taking care of your brother, your sister. I am reminded of Matthew 25:35 - "for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me..."
Thank you Auntie Agnes and all the children for welcoming us!
Kathie P
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