My first month in Ghana

I am already well into my second month in Kpando.  Time is in fast forward mode here in Africa, I'm not sure where my days go, but they seem to be flying by!  This month I have been laying the foundation for the tutoring program I am here to work on.  I have organized all of the children's binders, which contain their old school work and exams, as well as their report cards.  I have also been recording the children's scores onto forms so that I can track the children's progress and better see what subjects they need the most help with.  I have also been helping with homework every evening after the children come home from school  and have their after school snack.  Working with the children one on one has definiately helped me see how the kids are doing in their classes, and is more informative then looking at their report cards.  Homework time helps me to get to know each child and their personality, as well as what they excel at and need help with.  Every Friday I have been going to one of the many schools that our children are spead out among.  I have been interviewing their teachers, and finding out how we can better help the children from the home. 
  I have made fast friends with a husband and wife, Tim and Letti, from Chicago that were here for two months.  Tim and Letti are here to work at the special education school, helping see what needs there are how how they can be met.  I have had the opportunity to go to the special school with Letti twice a week, while Tim volunteers at the hospital-handing out health pamphlets for patients that need more information on certain health topics.  I have become very fond of the special school students and faculty and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them and helping in anyway that I can.  On the weekends I have had the chance to visit Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary, Wli Falls, The Grotto, Ho, and Hohoe.  Unfortunatley I didn't have my camera at the time and was unable to get pictures of any of the places:(  However Tim and Letti did take pictures,  and I will be getting those photos once they arrive home and are able to email them.  I am getting very excited about Matthew's upcoming trip to Africa, and we are in the process of mapping out all of the places that we wish to see while he is here!