A Substitute for Stoney

This morning the guys spent from 8:30 until 12:00 in prayer and discussion about the team, questions presented by the leaders, the status of churches, the Together for Togo Conference in Dallas, incoming teammates, and our personal lives. We did this at a local omlet shop/shack that is run by a crippled polio survivor. He used to do this under a tin-roof-covered lean-too building near one of the missionaries home. He was given a microloan and some help and was able to start a now successful buisness selling great omlets and breakfast foods. We left there to go discuss things over sodas at a local grocery store which has gazebo-like areas to sit outside. There I hoped to find the opportunity to drink one of my favorite East African drinks--a Stoney Tangawizi (Stoney Ginger in Swahilli). While it's called a "Ginger Beer" there is no acholol, similar to root-beer. Stoney's however, are the most intense soda beverage I've ever consumed. It's almost impossible not to cough after your first swallow. They're a peppery ginger ale of goodness. Anyway, we were able to find a can of Stoney in Accra Ghana (not the same as a bottle but still good) when we arrived but not in Togo. Bryan Reis, a missionary here, suggested I try Lion Killer instead. "Lion Killer" does sound like a mans drink indeed. I ordered away and was pleasently surprised to see that God had led me to a land that had equally enjoyable man drinks. If you'll notice, the label has a depiction of Samson I believe, or a rather striking parallell at least. So none of you worry, I'll stay hydrated thanks to my new friend Lion Killer.