So What??

So you might ask--as many people have---what did you like the most about your African experience??

How does one answer that question--and better yet how do you answer it with words--amazing as they are-when they fail completely!

It pains me to even try to answer that question and so mostly I haven't.  Not to say that I don't want to talk about or share my experiences but they have been one on one, in quiet settings, with real questions and a true desire to hear my feelings. 

I will list a few of the things I learned while in Ghana:

• my sister and her husband are amazing (nothing new)
• you can be happy when you have so little
• there is such a thing as being too
• multitasking diminishes passion, shared experiences, and focus
• knowledge can greatly increase patience
• I can pee just about anywhere
• some traditions never die
• respecting elders is a lost art in the USA
• I never knew how much I should appreciate paved roads
• making even small efforts to learn another's culture and language goes a long way
• the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is universally true
• having an opportunity to catch even a glimpse of someone's passion, sweat, tears, hard work, and education, is life changing
• some experiences can never be replicated or truly shared
• that I can travel in extreme circumstances
• truly I am eclectic when it comes to food of all kinds
• some opportunities are priceless

There are so many more lessons learned but you get the idea. If you want to hear more don't hesitate to ask questions, drop me a comment, write me an email, or call me.