Stateside
On Saturday November 4 th I left Ghana for the United States after an emotional goodbye event at the airport with family and friends. After almost 24 hours of flying through 3 continents and multiple time zones, I arrived in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday November 6 th around 6:30pm and was picked up from the airport by my American grandparents, Richard and Marjorie Wilson. I was so eager to see and hug them that I walked right past them as I trekked to the baggage claim area. They had to shout to get my attention. Fun times. It’s been over 2 months since I arrived, and I’ve had a wonderful time visiting with family and friends. It’s such a blessing to have a home here in the States and in Ghana. I found it comforting when loved ones here will hug and tell me “welcome home”. In Ghana they said “akwaaba”. Time and space wouldn’t allow me to document all that has happened since I arrived, so I have highlighted some special moments below. Marjorie masterminded the purchasing o