This blog started as a real everyday blog. Then two days went by and I stopped. Then I changed it into an account of my travels this summer, which stopped too early. Now I'm back. We'll see.
First of all, I love everything about this Page Title/Tagline. It's hilarious to me and encouraging. We need more of that.
As I sit here wondering what to say, I realize right now that this blog will fail for a third time. I can't think of anything good too say, and my goal of posting once a week will quickly fall apart.
But then, not kidding, I look up and see a glorious title above me that speaks to the hope hidden in my heart. "BE A DREAMER". I can do this. I can blog. I believe it. And if I believe it, I can do it.
But I still may not tell anyone that I'm blogging for a while. I need to get a little better first.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007
Spain at Last
I arrived in Spain this morning! Natalie met me at the airport, and we´ve froliced about Madrid all day. We are still awaiting the parental units. They should be arriving at any time. Madrid is gorgeous, and we toured the Palace today, which is the huge house of the former Kings. It´s incredible that was one man´s house. It was much grander than I thought it would be. I can´t wait to get some gellato (sp) later tonight. We are hopefully going to go see the huge park soon, which Natalie claims is spectacular.
On the flight from Accra to Frankfurt, I sat next to a 19 year old Canadian named Justin, from Vancouver. He had just spent two and a half months on a Mercy Ship in Liberia. It was so awesome to get to talk to someone close to my age who had just spent a lot of time in missions in Africa. I´m also impressed he was in Liberia. There is still a lot of violence and danger left over after the civil war, and he said there were a couple of close calls. But God was so good to me the entire trip to Madrid, and it could not have gone smoother. Thus far, that´s been the theme of all my travels this summer, and hopefully it will keep up. The Ghanaian´s aptly term this "travel mercies", from God´s mercies in traveling when so much could go wrong.
Tomorrow we are heading to Seville for two days, then to Cadiz, then to an undetermined southern hilltown (whatever that means). I´ll blog anytime I can, which could be never. Hopefully I can get some more pictures up soon.
Adiós!
On the flight from Accra to Frankfurt, I sat next to a 19 year old Canadian named Justin, from Vancouver. He had just spent two and a half months on a Mercy Ship in Liberia. It was so awesome to get to talk to someone close to my age who had just spent a lot of time in missions in Africa. I´m also impressed he was in Liberia. There is still a lot of violence and danger left over after the civil war, and he said there were a couple of close calls. But God was so good to me the entire trip to Madrid, and it could not have gone smoother. Thus far, that´s been the theme of all my travels this summer, and hopefully it will keep up. The Ghanaian´s aptly term this "travel mercies", from God´s mercies in traveling when so much could go wrong.
Tomorrow we are heading to Seville for two days, then to Cadiz, then to an undetermined southern hilltown (whatever that means). I´ll blog anytime I can, which could be never. Hopefully I can get some more pictures up soon.
Adiós!
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Pictures!
Finally, I've had the time to load a couple pictures on here. It takes forever to load.
The first picture is at Prampram, an orphanage about 45 minutes from Accra that the Mozleys do a lot with.
This picture is the "best" picture of the entire "Tour de Ghana" group. All the pictures of us were taken by our trusty driver Stephen, who is an awesome driver but doesn't have a clue how to hold a camera steady. So we all look a little weird.
More later.
The first picture is at Prampram, an orphanage about 45 minutes from Accra that the Mozleys do a lot with.
This picture is the "best" picture of the entire "Tour de Ghana" group. All the pictures of us were taken by our trusty driver Stephen, who is an awesome driver but doesn't have a clue how to hold a camera steady. So we all look a little weird.
More later.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
The North: Part 1
We're back in Accra after an awesome journey all over the country. So much to write about, and only a small amount of time and energy to do so! The trip was great, and there are so many storys and details that I would love to share. I'll start writing, and then stop when I can't go on anymore.
First of all, God blessed the trip in powerful ways. Everything went as planned, and the travels could not have been quicker or more hassle-free. We spent time with two missionary familys and a Ghanaian pastor, and each of the three ministrys are totally different yet all have the same driving, joyful purpose that flows from Christ.
We started by driving to Kumasi and leadind Bible Club (a weekly event that draws dozens of Ghanaian kids). I played "Waves of Mercy" , which is always fun, and we had a great time with them. We then ate at the delicious Modi Mahal, an Indian food restaurant.
Tuesday morning we woke up and made the short trip to Lake Bosumtwi. The Jernigans ( jernigan.typepad.com -- it's the best blog I've ever seen. If you're going to be reading a blog, read this one. Scroll down to the June 19th and June 20th postings about us), have run a health clinic on the Lake since February. Their names are Andrew and Juliana. The lake is gorgeous, a giant crater with big hills lining the rim, and the clinic is located along a very poor dirt road that runs around the lake. We stayed for two nights at a beautiful little guesthouse with it's own beach on the lake. We spent two days with the Jernigans at the clinic, and the second night they came over to the guesthouse to "get away" and really get to talk with us. That night we worshiped with the guitar we brought on the beach, and it was incredible. God really revealed himself that night, and we were all renewed and amazed.
Our purpose of being with the Jernigans was simply to encourage them and love on them. We played with their two kids, Lucas and Louisa, for hours, and just got to really spend quality time with the two of them. Andrew and Juliana are so increible. Andrew does the management, construction, and evangelism work while Juliana is the doctor. We could tell that they were worn out from the endless days of frustrations and living in the middle of nowhere with none of the things we take for granted. Yet they had something that was obvious and apparent. They were still excited and still dreaming and working hard to serve the Lord in every way and make the clinic as good as possible. Andrew gave us a tour on the first day, and the entire complex is under renovation. It's not like they are planning to do improvements in the next two years. They are taking action and turning the whole place around. It's so encouraging to us to see people living for the Lord like they are.
Next we drove up to Wa (yes, its called Wa), and spent time with the Russels. John and Bess, and their two children Isaac and Rachel, were so good to us. Bess is a nurse, and we went with her to clean an amputated leg of a cute little girl in a small village. The fettish priest had told the girl she would die from her foot injury, and that anyone who helped her would die. Her uncle came to Bess and asked for help. They took her to the hospital and she is now doing much better. No ones dead yet, despite the predictions. Then we went to another village where John lead a funeral, which was a great cultural experience, if a little hot. We had such a good time with Russels, and seeing their courage and joy was incredible.
Thats all for now. Thanks for reading, and more will come. Tonight is my last night in Ghana, and we are about to eat and celebrate!
Bye Bye! (the universal "goodbye" term in Ghana)
First of all, God blessed the trip in powerful ways. Everything went as planned, and the travels could not have been quicker or more hassle-free. We spent time with two missionary familys and a Ghanaian pastor, and each of the three ministrys are totally different yet all have the same driving, joyful purpose that flows from Christ.
We started by driving to Kumasi and leadind Bible Club (a weekly event that draws dozens of Ghanaian kids). I played "Waves of Mercy" , which is always fun, and we had a great time with them. We then ate at the delicious Modi Mahal, an Indian food restaurant.
Tuesday morning we woke up and made the short trip to Lake Bosumtwi. The Jernigans ( jernigan.typepad.com -- it's the best blog I've ever seen. If you're going to be reading a blog, read this one. Scroll down to the June 19th and June 20th postings about us), have run a health clinic on the Lake since February. Their names are Andrew and Juliana. The lake is gorgeous, a giant crater with big hills lining the rim, and the clinic is located along a very poor dirt road that runs around the lake. We stayed for two nights at a beautiful little guesthouse with it's own beach on the lake. We spent two days with the Jernigans at the clinic, and the second night they came over to the guesthouse to "get away" and really get to talk with us. That night we worshiped with the guitar we brought on the beach, and it was incredible. God really revealed himself that night, and we were all renewed and amazed.
Our purpose of being with the Jernigans was simply to encourage them and love on them. We played with their two kids, Lucas and Louisa, for hours, and just got to really spend quality time with the two of them. Andrew and Juliana are so increible. Andrew does the management, construction, and evangelism work while Juliana is the doctor. We could tell that they were worn out from the endless days of frustrations and living in the middle of nowhere with none of the things we take for granted. Yet they had something that was obvious and apparent. They were still excited and still dreaming and working hard to serve the Lord in every way and make the clinic as good as possible. Andrew gave us a tour on the first day, and the entire complex is under renovation. It's not like they are planning to do improvements in the next two years. They are taking action and turning the whole place around. It's so encouraging to us to see people living for the Lord like they are.
Next we drove up to Wa (yes, its called Wa), and spent time with the Russels. John and Bess, and their two children Isaac and Rachel, were so good to us. Bess is a nurse, and we went with her to clean an amputated leg of a cute little girl in a small village. The fettish priest had told the girl she would die from her foot injury, and that anyone who helped her would die. Her uncle came to Bess and asked for help. They took her to the hospital and she is now doing much better. No ones dead yet, despite the predictions. Then we went to another village where John lead a funeral, which was a great cultural experience, if a little hot. We had such a good time with Russels, and seeing their courage and joy was incredible.
Thats all for now. Thanks for reading, and more will come. Tonight is my last night in Ghana, and we are about to eat and celebrate!
Bye Bye! (the universal "goodbye" term in Ghana)
Monday, June 18, 2007
Accra
Hello Everyone!
Well, I have been in Accra for three and a half days now, and I've really enjoyed my time here. The orphanage, Prampram, is awesome. It's only 45 minutes away, and we had a blast just playing and loving on the kids there. The little ones especially. We went to church yesterday, which was great. Ghanaian churches are more fun than American ones. More lively and more lengthy. The past two nights we've had delicious dinners out with a big group of young missionary / random people. I've really enjoyed getting to know some of them. I dont have time to write about them now.
We are about to embark upon our journey, which will take us all over the country, encouraging missions all over Ghana. Please pray for us - Me, Ryan, Margaret, Amy, and Chip. It will be tiring and sometimes frusterating but a lot of fun. I can't wait to write all about it.
I probably won't be able to post again for a week, so check back then. Thanks for the continued prayers and support!
- Davis
Well, I have been in Accra for three and a half days now, and I've really enjoyed my time here. The orphanage, Prampram, is awesome. It's only 45 minutes away, and we had a blast just playing and loving on the kids there. The little ones especially. We went to church yesterday, which was great. Ghanaian churches are more fun than American ones. More lively and more lengthy. The past two nights we've had delicious dinners out with a big group of young missionary / random people. I've really enjoyed getting to know some of them. I dont have time to write about them now.
We are about to embark upon our journey, which will take us all over the country, encouraging missions all over Ghana. Please pray for us - Me, Ryan, Margaret, Amy, and Chip. It will be tiring and sometimes frusterating but a lot of fun. I can't wait to write all about it.
I probably won't be able to post again for a week, so check back then. Thanks for the continued prayers and support!
- Davis
Friday, June 15, 2007
Arrival
Landed in Ghana last night, and what a good feeling! I feel like I am back home. Not much has changed in the past year, and it's nice to fall right back into the swing of things. The flights went well. I flew Lufthansa from Atlanta to Franfurt, then to Accra. On the first 9 hour leg, I sat next to this very short, old Hungarian woman who spoke no English. She did, however, speak a scattering of German, as do I. We both knew about the same amount (very little) of German, and were able to communicate. She loved to talk, and I learned a lot about her. The hardest part was explaining the time zones of Ghana and Europe and Atlanta. She made the time go by quickly. As I got closer and closer to Ghana, I became more and more excited and really enjoyed the trip, just knowing it was bringing me closer to Ghana.
Ryan is here and better than ever. All of the Mozleys were supposed to have left yesterday before I arrived, but because Anna won most of the awards at her school, Claire wanted her to stay and recieve them at the award assembly. So I got to spend last night with Anna, Claire, and Caroline Davidson, which was a blast and a huge blessing. Tatum and Sally Downs had to leave in a rush yesterday because their grandmother has a bloodclot, and they needed to be with her, so I sadly did not get to see them.
Now the house is quiet and we have a relaxing day ahead. Tomorrow we will go to Prom-Prom (I really have no idea if that is the correct name), an orphange about an hour east. I have never been there, and I can't wait to go.
On Monday we leave for our "Tour de Ghana", which Caroline Davidson thought was a real event attended by thousands of people. Ryan, Amy Rambo, Margaret, and I will be traveling all of the country together. We wil go up to the north, which will be the best part of the trip. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks for everyone who reads this and continues to pray for us. Leave comments and email me at daviswebb@mac.com
-Davis
Ryan is here and better than ever. All of the Mozleys were supposed to have left yesterday before I arrived, but because Anna won most of the awards at her school, Claire wanted her to stay and recieve them at the award assembly. So I got to spend last night with Anna, Claire, and Caroline Davidson, which was a blast and a huge blessing. Tatum and Sally Downs had to leave in a rush yesterday because their grandmother has a bloodclot, and they needed to be with her, so I sadly did not get to see them.
Now the house is quiet and we have a relaxing day ahead. Tomorrow we will go to Prom-Prom (I really have no idea if that is the correct name), an orphange about an hour east. I have never been there, and I can't wait to go.
On Monday we leave for our "Tour de Ghana", which Caroline Davidson thought was a real event attended by thousands of people. Ryan, Amy Rambo, Margaret, and I will be traveling all of the country together. We wil go up to the north, which will be the best part of the trip. I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks for everyone who reads this and continues to pray for us. Leave comments and email me at daviswebb@mac.com
-Davis
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