Our last day

Today was our last day in Ghana. We got up and had breakfast at the hotel-our last Ghana style omelette and toast with sausage. Our AC was out all night, so we were ready to leave our room (the AC thankfully came on by lunchtime for packing). We had time before going to BH, so we went with Amy Barton to a nice gift shop and a bookstore to get some items for our kids from Ghana. We want them to feel at home when they come to America! We then returned to the hotel for a quick dip in the pool (always nice in the hot weather) before going to see the kids. We took the girls child story bibles and went to visit with them for the last time. We read and played together and spent some time visiting with all of the beautiful children there. We said our goodbyes to all the kids and staff (they are terrific, too- they taught me to carry Jeremiah on my back). We hugged and kissed on our children and told them we would return soon. I held back my tears long enough to get outside the orphanage compound, as I did not want to upset the kids. Jeremiah and Linda were Ok, young enough to not really get the time concept. Lamisi was sad and cried, it was tough. We are truly hoping to bring them home soon. It feels strange now to be separated. We will keep posting as our process reaches its shining moment when we bring them home. By the way, Ian and Mary were awesome on this trip-the kids at BH loved them and they were really troopers. It was really a HUGE change from America! We headed to the airport and are awaiting our 1st flight of 3 home. We cannot wait to catch you up on everything once we are settled back in Cincinnati. Please pray for the our Ghanian children for peace and health, for all the other kids waiting for their parents to come and get them, and the staff at BH to continue to love and care foer the kids and for their well being, too. We love you all, thanks for your warm thoughts, prayers and support!!
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