sorry that i’ve been gone for so long. things got a little crazy in there. we arrived in ghana as scheduled. the port was big, but familiar seeing as i started my mercy ships service there so many years ago in 2006. the kids put on their christmas play. i had been helping them out for the week and we had so much fun. they did a great job! 
there were a few days to explore and enjoy ghana. spent some time at a pool and the new mall in accra. went out for one last dinner and then bid the ship adieu on december 20th. 
i made it home just in time for christmas. my brother and his family came in for the holidays and we had lots of fun catching up and playing with my very cute nieces and nephew. 
the last week or so has been spent catching up with people, unpacking, and generally trying to figure out what i’m doing. i have no current plans to return to the ship or africa. but i know they will always be with me. you simply can’t spend that much time and energy living in a place and then just walk away. the people and experiences of the last several years make me who i am. i am thankful for all the roommates and road trips, screenings and school kids, days at the beach and nites watching movies, ups and downs, the laughter and the tears, and every time i said “t.i.a.” in many ways i will never be finished with africa. i hope it’s not finished with me. but for now it’s on to the business of living. 
