Goats in the House, the Ghanaian Wal-Mart, and more . . .

We had a crazy afternoon . . . we took the money we collected from everyone at church and went to the market. We will never criticize Wal-Mart again, and may even kiss the floor the next time we go there. It was crazy -- imagine people everywhere, yelling at you to come and buy from them. No wide, well-lit aisles here, just row after row of everything you could think of and more. The orphanage cook and four helpers led us all over while we raced to catch up. We bought corn (kernels of it by the bushel), fresh fruit and veggies (a special treat!), frozen fish, rice, and all the ingredients for ball floats. The kids are all looking forward to the ball float party on Friday!! We were at the market for over three hours, filled up the entire van, and only spent HALF of the money we brought. We're debating what to do with the rest . . . buy backpacks and school supplies? a goat for dinner? Any input, church people? Anyway, we were exhausted by the end of the day, but the kids were really happy when we brought in all that food.

Speaking of food, we had a goat in the volunteer house with us last night. The family had it for dinner tonight, but they bought it yesterday afternoon, meaning it had the whole night to sit by the back door and bleat (they were afraid their dog would kill it if they left it outside). Mia sleeps like a rock and slept through it, but Alicia cursed it throughout the long, long sleepless night. Luckily they killed it this morning, so tonight should be quieter.

I tried to load pictures the other night, but the internet connection here is slower than slow. I'll have to add them when I get home. Anyway, we're doing great and we're loving our time with the kids. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers!!