Two Points and a Cockroach

Sunday Feb. 14

The team attended Rev. Theo’s church on Sunday morning. Most seemed to enjoy the energetic dancing and some even joined in. Deb Brown was able to coax Rev. Theo to join the dance line for a round and Mike joined in with a couple of the Ecuadorian docs and all seemed to be able to make their bodies express the joy of the Lord. Introductions were a large part of the service with the entire population of white folks rising at one time or another to be named. HCJB Global president Wayne Pederson was the final intro and he soon began his sermon highlighting two points—1. Love God and 2. Love others. A great Valentine’s Day sermon. After a wonderful lunch at Theo and Monica’s house we hopped on the bus to head to Assin Fosu to walk out Wayne’s marching orders with the medical outreach.

A couple hours into our 3 hour journey from Accra to Assin Fosu, as the road narrowed and traffic got more scarce, Dr. Steve poignantly noted, “It’s difficult to imagine a road like this leading to air conditioned rooms. “ Indeed, the hotel situation was not the best, but most had working air conditioning. A few glitches and a serious cockroach encounter later everyone was tired and seemed to settle in for a short night’s sleep. Tomorrow it is up early and out to the village!