Krobo Beads for Wells in Somanya, Ghana

I am so excited that on this coming Saturday, I will be able to share one of the things that I am very passionate about with a group of women in our community. I get to tell the story of how buying a beautiful handmade Krobo Glass Bead Necklace from Ghana, Africa will help drill a well to provide a reliable and clean source of water for many school children. Chad and I purchased over 100 pieces of jewelry from a Krobo women and her daughter using fare trade practices. The proceeds from each of the pieces will be used to help fund our well project in the same community.

By one small act of purchasing a beautiful necklace, it can make a big difference to a lot of people. It is called the (act)small campaign.

Worldwins YouTube Videos

I have been thinking lately why have I not posted the videos on my blog from our Ghana trip. I posted a link so it will take you right to our YouTube page and you can watch any of the videos from the trip. I am looking forward to this next year. God has give some great ideas to Chad on how to help get a couple wells drilled in Somanya, Africa. I will fill you in as time goes on.

Worldwins YouTube Videos

Blessings!

Home from Africa, off to MOPS!

Wow, I have been home a week already and took off to Florida for MOPS! It is a Mothers of Preschoolers conference. I am here with iQuestions to show moms the website. I went from rainstorms in Africa to rainstorms in Orlando. What happened to sunshine? I do have to say, the six days at home with my kids were very fast! Unpack, wash, and pack again! I am getting my mileage this month.

I am enjoying every moment here. I have had the joy of sharing stories about Ghana with a few people, been able to see Mops in action, and share iQuestions videos with these great moms. It is so amazing how God brings things together! I knew that I was going to be working our booth in Orlando, but I did not realize I would be here as a Mops leader too. Just like I didn't think I was going to do anything in Africa except work with the children, but I spoke at two different churches solo for an hour each time.

I am continually amazed and daily reminded of how much God loves me, He shows it in so many ways. He has shown me how to be comfortable speaking in front of people and gave me hope to fulfill the desires of my heart. Finally! I can now see myself in the future ministering to generations of women and children around the world. I know God has placed these things in my heart not for my own benefit, but for the benefit of others as well.

I am ready to Dwell Well as the conference kicks off! When we allow God to dwell is us, the things around us will appear sunny even though a tropical rainstrom (life's stuff) roles right by us. I look forward to this year and the outcomes that will manifest themselves. For example, when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly it goes from kinda ugly and boring to something beautiful and intriguing. May the things that seem somewhat plain and ordinary (dealing with our HOME work) seem like a breathe of fresh air and look like a beautiful sky with sun shining, even when it's just a bunch of clouds!

First Video Blog for Ghana trip

5 weeks to Depature!!

I can't believe that there is only 5 weeks until Chad and I take off for Ghana, Africa. Knowing that it has been over 4 to 5 years since we wanted to go the first time, it's hard to grasp what reality is, the flights are booked and the visas and passports are in hand! Now it's time to plan what I will be doing with the school children and preparing for all the unknown things. I pray that God will lead me and give me wisdom in what the needs are and how to prepare. I am so excited that I will get work with the children and be able to be apart of their day. I am realizing that as much as I can mentally prepare, I still will not know what to expect until I set foot on African soil. I have dreamed many times of what it will be like, now I finally get to experience first hand. What will be needs of these children, some of them who don't have a mom or dad? I know it will be hard be not to cry when I see some of these kids, may God give me peace so I can minister in the way He wants. I look forward to sharing more with you when we get there. His Grace be sufficient in every way!