Spirou and Associates Inc.
1321 Ottawa Street N8X 2E9 Windsor, ON, Canada

Great work of Rotary continued today in Ghana! We commissioned two more water well projects. The Chief of these villages thanked us for bringing the gift of li...fe to their communities. They told us before this well was installed many villages would fall ill and some died from preventable waterborne illnesses. The villages today were located in remote and isolated outposts. One of the village elders told us we were the first white people to ever visit their village. There were no roads only narrow dirt paths with massive potholes from the rains. It was a tough ride but we made it safely. So far I have been made Queen Mother of Development in two villages. My husband Chris and Rotarian Roberto Sanchez have been made honorary Chiefs of Development. It is definitely an honour but also a great responsibility as it is expected that we will return to do more projects in these villages. In the afternoon we walked through the villages glimpsing the harsh reality of everyday life for these impoverished villagers. Despite their daily hardships and struggles they manage to remain joyful and grateful! We all could learn a lesson from these stoic, resilient people who persevere day in and day out! We are abundantly blessed in Canada and a mission trip like this sure drives that realization home. See more

Donald Raper (my dad) is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. We are blessed to have had such a strong, faith filled and loving father. Dad you are an extraordinary person -- a gift to all who are fortunate enough to call you friend. Love you with all my heart. Happy birthday Father!!