One week later

I will update the blog this weekend.  We had an amazing trip!  We are preparing to go back in the next three to five weeks.   Below are few videos, to show you just a little glimpse of what we saw.  We can't wait to share pictures and videos of our son, once he is home.  These are unedited.

What is Ghana like?

This is the low income school, I discussed in an earlier post


 Leaving the school - glimpse into the village





Jessica and Shannon playing their African drums



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