Meet Me There

 

Today, Easter Monday, is a day of fun and celebration in Lawra. It is called, "Meet Me There." You may wonder, "Meet me where?" The answer is, "Meet me there," of course! The "there" is at the Black Volta River near Lawra. People started gathering sometime during the morning until there were hundreds and hundreds of people. Children and grown-ups alike were swimming in the river and some were even doing back flips off the side into the river. Plenty of people were selling food and "pure water" and minerals (soda pop) to help those celebrating stay refreshed. Boating races dug out canoes) and swimming races and a dance contest were part of the festivities. I went with a few of my Ghanaian friends. We took chicken, fresh killed and baked this morning, and onions. Yum! A great meal. Top it off with a bottle of tonic water, what more can you ask for? After being there for three hours and watching the races, this western Pennsylvania girl was ready to get out of the 106 degree heat (and that was in the shade, we were in the sun.) We were blessed by receiving a ride home in an air conditioned truck. Now, for something cold to drink and SLEEP! Thank You, Lord, for such a fun filled, friend filled day!