Hey everyone! You all probably think I got lost on my way back from Ghana. Its definitely time for me to post again. It was hard to leave all those kids, and I miss them a lot. Not a day goes by that Ghana or some part of life there, doesn't go through my mind. But I have also been fairly busy since I've been back. I came home on Dec 12 and immediately started getting ready for Christmas. Then on Dec 26 I flew out to PA. and spent 10 wonderful days with Angie. Right now I'm just kinda hanging out. Angie is coming out to visit and meet my parents Feb 22, then she will travel back with me on Feb 25, when I move out to PA. Thats why I don't have a job, cause no one wants to hire someone for that short of a time. So thats the short version of whats been going on in my life. Right now I'm kind of bored because I don't have a job, but I'm very excited about moving to PA. and making lots of new friends. Well thats all for now.        

Well everyone a lot of things have been happening hear in Ghana lately. First of all we just started a new school. We have twenty students from grades 1- 6. Wow I had no idea there was so much involved in starting a school. I am actually teaching a phonics class. Yea you read that right. The guy who was at the bottom of his class in school is a teacher. Its OK though, cause I still remember some of the sounds that the letters make from when I was in school. Things are going to be coming to an end here for me soon. Right now I have less than two months left here in Ghana. I have mixed feelings about that.

Monday night Galen and Kathy's (directors of Lighthouse) house got broken into. That has been a major shock to all of us. The laptop computer, a cell phone, an ipod, and the safe containing passports for Galens family, Sheila, and I were taken. The safe also contained all of Lighthouse's money, some credit cards, and all the adoption papers for three of Galens children. We would all appreciate your prayers.     

Well everyone, things are fast comming to an end for me here in Ghana. I know its still 3 months till I come home, but it seems that the time is flying. It seems like a long time and a short time at the same time. One of the things I am looking forward to the most is seeing my wonderful girlfriend again!! I cant let her say about me what she did on her site, without saying just how much she means to me.

   First of all Angie is the best friend I have ever had. She inspires me spiritually. She has been so encouraging in my walk with God. She is 100% genuine, like the purest gold. She is never fake or gold plated. She is an incredibly understanding, and loving person. never judging. She has shown me good things about myself that I couldent, and still cant always see. I can honestly say that I am a better person now than I would be had I never met her. She is the most beautiful and captivating woman I have ever met. I miss her a ton, and cant wait to see her again when I come home.    

Well, today is my birthday. I just turned 24, and I'm realy not all that excited. I'm realy not sure why. Maby its because I thought I'd be further in my life by now. By that I mean spiritual life. God keps showing me more and more things that I need to work on. That list is a long one. Then I look at all the things that God has done for me,and I feel so undeserving. I feel ashamed that after all He has done for me that I could remain so self centered. God has given me a wonerful family who love me. I have never been without clothes, or food, or a place to live. He is also giving me the opportunity to pursue a relationship wiith the most wonderful young lady that I have ever met. And for that I am especially thankful. But most of all He has given me forgivness for my sins, and eternl life with him. And what have I done for him in return. Not as much as I should have at my age. Thankfully His grace is sufficent for me. So I guess I hav said all that to say that I want to attack this next year of my life with a new determination to focu more on my relationship with God, and what I can do for Him. My intention is to live each day like it was my last. No regrets.

   Here are some thoughts that have stuck with me throuout the week. Who I am hates who I've been,(Reliant K), and Carolyn Arends song, Reaching. We cant change the past, and we cant reach the future, so make the best of the present, because it is the future we once hoped for, and soon it will be the past.