Friday, June 19, 2009

Last Days in Agogo

Betsy and I left Agogo on Sunday, June 7th around noon. It was heart breaking to say goodbye to our coworkers, friends, and students without knowing when we will be able to visit again. On Saturday, June 6th we attended a graduation ceremony for the alumni of APCE (already in their teaching positions). During the graduation ceremony the faculty and students presented both Betsy and I with gifts. The students gave us both nice Woodin cloth (a very fancy English made cloth that is popular in Ghana). The faculty and staff gave each of us Kente cloth, the handwoven cloth originated in Ghana, dresses. We were flabbergasted by these amazing tokens of appreciation.

The hardest part of moving out of Agogo was having to say goodbye to the children in our neighborhood. Betsy spent time with Portia(2) and Vida(3) while I sat with Stephen(9) and Emmanuel(9). Many tears were shed, but I am hopeful that one day I will return to see them all grown up!

The vice principal, Papa, and our old principal, Ma, escorted us to Accra on Sunday. Here we are pictures outside of the IFESH office in Accra.

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