Blessings

So far, we have been treated to delicious meals and delightful outings on the weekends, and last night was no exception.  One of the parent's from our school invited the entire faculty and staff from AIS over for "dinner."  I did not feel like I was walking into dinner, but more of a carnival of sorts...

It was a sit down dinner, much to the likes of a wedding reception.  We were served and sat at long tables with white table cloths.   A man with a video camera, followed by a man with a spot light filmed the entire evening.  Their were toasts, prayers, and praises.  The parents of the family both spoke to the group.  The family's business is the largest employer in Ghana, and they contribute all their success to God.  The mom was in tears sharing how thankful she was that we were here to teach, and that we had accepted her invitation to dinner.  She said we bless her and her family and she wants to do anything she can to bless us.  

I think just because of my teaching experience last year, which, for the most part, had a lack of parent involvement -- this whole evening was really surprising to me.  Most of the parents I have met are super amazing and do so much for the school and for their children's education.   Many of the students and their families are not Christian, and come just because their children are getting an American education.  We actually have several students who are fasting for the muslim holiday right now.  It is awesome to know that there are some who support our mission to be a Christian school first.

Of course, it wouldn't be complete without the traditional Ghanaian dishes of fufu and banku.  Here is a banku ball in okra and crab stew. Yum.  Really, I only ate one bite of it - I just do not like it at all.  If I didn't write about it earlier - you eat these dishes with your hands.  It was really funny to see people at this really nice dinner eating with their hands!