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Myra joined BALA in 2016 and as an active member from 2016 to 2017, she utilized us a a resource as she gathered information regarding her move. While some of our members did not understand her journey, I, as the founder of BALA, appreciated her for having the courage to follow her heart and take the leap of faith. This story was originally written for Cheapoair.com in February 2017 and it includes a move to Rwanda. If you'd like updates on this interesting tale of travel, self love, and reflection, visit Myra's blog therepatdiaries.com.
Back to Africa: Why This Family Left Los Angeles
For Ghana
The dust kicked up in the market place fills her nostrils, and the beads of sweat come trickling down her forehead. The market is loud, hot, and bustling, but Myra Parks is enjoying taking it all in. Vendors try to tempt her with ripe mangoes and sweet pineapples. Women selling everything from smoked fish to plantains try to out-shout each other for her business. It’s a far cry from a comfortable, air-conditioned market in Los Angeles – almost another lifetime ago. But Myra’s not complaining. In fact, she’s never felt happier. Myra, her husband Del, and son D.J. have a new, uncomplicated life…in Ghana, West Africa. This is their story: