The Market

Today we met some of the PTO representatives from AIS. They were really nice and they gave all the new teachers a crash course in Ghana etiquette. It was a lot of information and we got to put into practice some of it as we were put into a market that was a little crazy. Some of these rules are
always use your right hand NEVER your left unless your right hand is being used with it. Wave with an open hand, dont move your fingers down towards your palm to wave because that means come here.
Whenever you come into a room say goodmorning before starting the conversation or if not having a conversation still say it.
Pedistrations Don't have the right away. ( we found that out at the market)
We also learned many words much of which I cant remember but can recognize when said.

We did get to go to a market with our PTO reps. This was a lot of fun and a learning experience. We started off looking at african fabric which was really neat. I bought some fabric for some Christmas presants which I am really excited about. I can't wait to get some more for me!!! Then we got into the crazy part of the market. You can't even imagine how crazy busy it was and how it smelt. As a group we were walking through the streets and these big vans would come so close to hitting us. Thanks to our cat like reflexs we all stayed safe. After walking around the market for about three hours we were tired and hungry so we got to go to this inn for lunch by the Atlantic Ocean. It was beautiful and I wish I had my camera so that I could show you how beautiful it was. Then we got back home around 5 pm exhausted from the fun and eye opening day. However, when we got home we battled against big bugs. Just kidding one Cockroach that my roommate Christy had difficulty killing but dont worry it got put back outside so hopefully it wont come in again.

Praise the LORD
1. My dad and me think we found a bank where I can use my debit card in so I can get money out.
2. the weather has been really cool lately not much heat.
3. That I felt a lot better today after being sick last night do to something I ate
4. a great transition
5. SKYPE- I get to communicate with friends that are in Brazil and in the USA.
6. Our internet is really good
7. we have only had the electricity go out on us once and that was only about 10 mins last Saturday.

Prayer request
1. COntinue to pray for the school it is still under construction and painting. We are hopefully going to be able to start school on time on WEDNESDAY.
2. We get to meet the parents of our studnets on Monday and the parent meeting which is supposed to be held at the school
3. Pray that my debt card works at the Stanbic Bank so that I can get money from my account
4. Pray that my body continues to adjust to the food and the different bacteria here and that I stay healthy. Last night I wasnt feeling to well and woke up with a fever and shivering from being cold probably a reaction to something I ate.
5. First day of school just to prepare my students and me for the upcomming school year

God is good and I can't wait to share stories of the classroom and pictures. By the way pictures of my house and my room and of Ghana are comming soon I want a whole bunch before I put them on.

Gensis 31.49
The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another