Tag: Ghana

  • Fast Food Ghana Style and Other Reflections

    On our way home from Bouko school” we stopped at a road side stand to pick up lunch – roasted corn. Debi says this is the “McDonald’s of Ghana.”Today was a 4th of July that will live a long time in our memories. It was a day of extreme contrasts. After the road became impassable…

  • “Is that your house?”. . .

    “Is that your house?” the little girl said who saw an image of an African village home on my computer screen. It was a Twix moment for sure. Some of you already know that I have  a passion for “tiny houses”! I am invited to ponder what contrasts there are between our two cultures as I…

  • She just needed some Mr. Clean!

    Just how much time do you spend going to the store for a cleaner, like Mr. Clean?   I arrived here in Ghana very late last Friday. It was exhausting–2 planes, a 5 hours layover in London. Both flights were over 7 hours each. I was tired and Mercia and I talked for about 4…

  • So many Red Bishops

    One of my favorite past times while I am here in Ghana is to count Red Bishops. They are a beautiful birds that are common as we ride through the bush. This photo is by daniehattingh. I have several photos of this bird and I love to point it out to the children. We often miss…

  • Shopping Day – Kathy’s view

    Ok, so I was looking forward and fearing today all at once. We are going shopping. I’ve been to one market this week already, and learned to let go of my European sense of personal space or sensitivity to strange odors. Mercia has been laughing and saying “Let’s take Kathy to the Terrible Market and…

  • An Outsiders View of the Day

    I am so very blessed. I have traveled to Ghana this week as a nominee for “Non-Ghanaian Contributor” Award for the Ghana Professional Achievers. Some of the Ghanaian nominees are Ex-President John Agyekum Kufour, Ex-President Jerry Rawlings wife Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, and the King of the Ashanti tribe–whose name escapes me at this time. This is…

  • Our Own Debi Frock Nominated for Prestigious Award

    Debi Frock, the founder and Executive Director of GMHope, Inc. has been nominated for the Annual Global Professional Achievers (GPA) Outstanding Contributor Award 2011. This is an award which recognizes an individual or organization, which is non-Ghanaian that has made exceptional contributions to the well-being of Ghana and its people and promoted the image of…

  • Marshmallows, anyone!

    Photos by Debi Frock and Marjie Mack Blogs by Marjie, Paige, Anna and Meghan Can you imagine wanting a single toothbrush so badly for your child that you would push and shove to get it? That is just what happened when Debi, Paige and I visited the village of Kodjo Ashong on Thursday. Dr Cynthia…

  • At Home in Ghana

    I felt it as soon as I stepped off the plane. That feeling you get when all that surrounds you is familiar and comforting. Like Mac and cheese or hot chocolate. Even before Mercia and Sophia came running to greet me with big hugs, I was at home. The van now sports our new logo.…

  • HOW MANY BATHROOMS ARE IN YOUR HOUSE?

    How many bathrooms at in your house?  Mine has 2 and there are only 2 of us living there.  Recently, the bathroom at an office where I do some accounting was shut down.  I had to leave one building and walk to another to find a working toilet.  It was inconvenient but, my employer understands…