Comments for Operation Ghana

Comment on Ghana Journal 2008 by ike mensah

ike mensah — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:15:09 +0000

Rachel, I am a Ghanaian living in the US, state of Connecticut. In one of my web adventures, I fortunately came across your video about your visit to some Ghanaian deaf scools. I realy enjoyed your exceptional relationship with the students. It was to me really appreciable. It would be unkind if I do not write to commend you about the good work done. Many of such children needs help and kind people like you could help make their dreams come through.
Thank you very much Rachel, for the good work done.

Comment on Say What You Need To Say - Ghana 05/08 by Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:57:20 +0000

AMAZING!

Comment on Ghana Video by Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:58:36 +0000

Bravo Rachel. This was an absolutely beautiful video. Signing time is truly taking you to higher places you never imagined you would get to!

The Signing Time Emmy goes to Rachel Coleman for outstanding work in bridging gaps of the language barrier by using ASL!

Comment on Ghana Journal 2008 Finale by Lynne

Lynne — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:32:21 +0000

I ran across your blog and have enjoyed reading it. I have visited Ghana many times, and love the people there. You were there during the Harmattan - the dry wind that blows dust south from the Sahara desert from November to March. It causes a haze that looks like smog. It was particularly bad this year.

Your journal was very similar to my first journal. We start out noticing the differences and discomfort and we end up realizing how much we are all alike - we all just want to be loved. We also find that we, as American, are spoiled, rich consumers who complain if we have to eat the same food 2 days in a row. We have so much more stuff than we will ever need! I too wanted to get rid of most of it when I returned.

The Bible had a passage about how hard it is for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Before I went to Ghana, I never thought of myself as the rich man - after all I am a school teacher. After seeing the extreme poverty of the people of Ghana, I realized with sorrow that I am indeed the rich man.

I hope you have been able to retain what you have learned from your trip and have not easily fallen back into the American lifestyle. Thanks for putting up this blog. It has been a reminder for me to give more and get by on less.

Comment on A Long Long Road - Ghana 05/08 by Denise

Denise — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:19:36 +0000

I agree with the other posts — I smiled/laughed out loud at the reminder that they would call out obruni to you But then “A child who cannot hear only lacks the ability to hear, they do not lack the capacity to learn.” made me tear up and made goosebumps pop out all over. You’re an amazing spokeswoman, and I’m glad/grateful you’ve been given the light to shine.

Comment on A Long Long Road - Ghana 05/08 by Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:28:56 +0000

As a mom of an autistic child I know about proving that your child is not THAT child. Keep fighting th good fight, you are doing wonderful work!

Comment on A Long Long Road - Ghana 05/08 by Cricket

Cricket — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:05:31 +0000

Very moving! I feel there is a book here, hmmm…”The Memoirs of Rachel Coleman’s travels.
It is amaing how many lives you are having an impact on; in Ghana as well as here.

Comment on A Long Long Road - Ghana 05/08 by Janel

Janel — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:49:17 +0000

I am so proud of you Rachel. Sounds like your walk was quite interesting experience, one I am sure you will look back on and always remember.

Comment on A Long Long Road - Ghana 05/08 by Shimmy Mom (Heatherann

Shimmy Mom (Heatherann — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:12:43 +0000

So many emotions! Thank you again, so much for what you are doing.

Comment on A Long Long Road - Ghana 05/08 by Kei

Kei — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:02:06 +0000

As usual, your post fills me with a range of emotions~ from smiles and giggles to holding back tears. Look at all you’ve been able to accomplish just because you didn’t want Leah to suffer from the education that was offered. As I look over at William, I smile, because of what he has been able to accomplish in great part due to everything you’ve done.
Thank you friend.