9 Differences between Ghana and Nigeria (Which prove that not all West African nations are the same)

Written with Wisdom Ifeanyi People may believe most West African countries are the same but they’d be wrong. It’s all about understanding and getting to know the differences. When you do, you’ll realize most the adjustments you have to make are small ones – not that difficult at all. But once in a while,… Read More 9 Differences between Ghana and Nigeria (Which prove that not all West African nations are the same)

03/09/2016 Sarah Joy1 Comment

Amazing People:Nobel

“Sometimes he tells us, ‘I can walk! I can walk! One day you will wake up and not find me here. I will just be gone to our home.’” Joseph’s eyes are bright with tears and I glance away to give him a moment. The waiting area outside Surgery at 37 Military Hospital is packed… Read More Amazing People:Nobel

09/08/201609/08/2016 Sarah JoyLeave a comment

“I thought I was the only one.”

“This is my favorite part,” says Carrie. “I love watching the mothers together.” “So do I!” I say. The weekly Wednesday morning physiotherapy at Trafalgar Hospital has come to a close. We’re still inside the air conditioned physio room but all the mothers and children have gone out. We are standing at a window… Read More “I thought I was the only one.”

19/07/2016 Sarah JoyLeave a comment

I love you very and so much

One of my FAVORITE parts of Ghanaian culture is letter writing. Thanks to the lack of computer access (especially in the house), it is anything but a lost art. I have two binders full of epistles from Ghanaian children and they are full of misspellings, short on punctuation, and brimming over with love (with a… Read More I love you very and so much

15/07/2016 Sarah Joy1 Comment

Winfred

“The other children will just rush out. But he always stays to pack the chalkboards. He loves to organize things. But as for reading and writing – he will never learn.” Madam D delivers this statement in a matter-of-fact tone of voice. In her mind, there is no doubt. But I cringe and glance through… Read More Winfred

06/07/201606/07/2016 Sarah Joy1 Comment

My New Purpose in Life

I agree. We are loooong overdue for a “Sarah gets yet another wacky marriage proposal” blog post. It’s a major point in Wisdom’s favor that the soulful-eyed declarations of marriage, love, and what’s-your-name (in that order) dry up whenever he’s around. A few of the more ardent swains tell me since we’re not married yet… Read More My New Purpose in Life

15/06/201615/06/2016 Sarah Joy6 Comments

Happy Mothers’ Day, Eunice!

Eunice’s Mothers’ Day lacked most – make that all – of the traditional enjoyments. There was no joy-filled, dance-filled Sunday morning church service. No relaxing afternoon at the family home. No big, sit-down meal or evening chats with friends. Instead her Mothers’ Day was spent in a taxi, then a tro-tro, then a hospital waiting… Read More Happy Mothers’ Day, Eunice!

26/05/201626/05/2016 Sarah Joy1 Comment

David

Imagine that your legs are splinted and wrapped from the waist down. The splints don’t bend, and neither can you, except to arch backwards or to slump forwards from the waist. You board a tro-tro at 7 am and settle into the backseat, which has just enough room for a grown man’s legs to fit… Read More David

12/04/201612/04/2016 Sarah Joy1 Comment

The Golden Door, Part 3

There are many smart and gifted Ghanaians that are successful in many arenas and not just in their home country. Ghanaians who migrate to European/North American countries also do very well there. But there are other Ghanaians that you will meet as you move about who obviously struggle with basic literacy/mathematic skills, logic and reasoning.… Read More The Golden Door, Part 3

05/04/201628/03/2016 Sarah Joy1 Comment

The Golden Door, Part 2

01/04/201628/03/2016 Sarah JoyLeave a comment

Bleeding Daylight

We must kick at the darkness until it bleeds daylight – Bruce Cockburn