Remember when I posted this picture of Facebook and thought it was funny? The question I thought would come up, and never did, was how I came across this picture.
I have been in an intense internet research project about Ghana, Africa.
As you can see, Ghana is in Western Africa, on the coast.
Why is this interesting you ask?
Well, we are contemplating moving there.
We are seriously looking into moving to Accra, the capitol. We would be joining Vytrak to help build a motorized "cart" for people. This is an extremely simplified version, and if you'd like to look more into it, www.vytrak.com has a very informative PDF that explains it all!
In a week, Pat will be going to Pella, Iowa (not the picture!) to have a meeting with the founders of Vytrak and help with a "brainstorming" meeting as well as talk more about what part we can be in this company. There is a possibility that Pat will be a consultation resource for this meeting and that is all. There is a possibility that he will help train one of the founders in more welding skills before they go to Africa this fall.
And then there is the possibility that we will pack a few bags and move to Ghana for a while to help start the manufacture of these vehicles.
My mind has been reeling with all the possible changes; tropical weather (O.K., it's hot and humid all year), population of 2 million in town, major cultural changes, etc. Because it isn't a sure thing, we are not buying warm-weather wardrobes just yet, but if you think of us, pray that we will have clear confirmation of our next steps, and that our house will sell.
And we thought the "Alaska to Africa" project was for others...!
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