June 12, 2017 This week was pretty busy with a couple of fun things. A Visit to a School First, I have a story I would like to tell that involves two young women in a nearby Islamic boarding school. They are members, one from Accra and one from Tamale! The one from Tamale happensContinue reading “Sunshine in the Soul”
Author Archives: Sue Gilbert
Another Learning Curve
June 5, 2017 Learning My Way Around In My New Area This week was slow, still feeling my way around the area, trying to survive and learn it fast. Effiduase is a branch. I think about 70-100 members on record, with about 30-40 attending every week. Some people say this is a hard area, butContinue reading “Another Learning Curve”
The Rain in Effiduase
May 29, 2017 I’m in My New Area This week was good! I am finally in Effiduase, and the area is mostly like a village. There are spots with nice paved roads and some good buildings but mostly bush. I think the whole town is developing “small small.” But it’s really good and it feelsContinue reading “The Rain in Effiduase”
Baptism, Double Cheeseburgers, and Effiduase
May 22, 2017 My week was good. We thought that we would have a whole week to spend in our area, but we had things come up. A companionship wasn’t getting along at all so we helped them out on Tuesday. Then we had to escort a companionship to the hospital, so even less timeContinue reading “Baptism, Double Cheeseburgers, and Effiduase”
My True Self
May 15, 2017 This Week To give you a quick update on what happened this week… we went to Bolga and it was really incredible. I love going there and seeing the pigs and the people; the people there are so, so kind. It was wonderful. And the Mother’s Day phone call was wonderful. I’mContinue reading “My True Self”
Tradition
May 8, 2017 Short on Time Sorry I can’t give you a full accounting of the week because of time. I have 30 minutes less to email today. But I will say…crocs for last week. And this week? We roasted a pig as a zone. Yup, I’m doing stuff. (Tell Saylor not to be jealous, it’sContinue reading “Tradition”
Temporal Crocodiles
May 1, 2017 Well, this week there will be plenty of pictures! The reason I’m emailing so late in the day and you probably thought you missed me was because of this…We went to Paga! Get out your maps, folks, cuz it’s about northwest of Bolga, following the west road that goes past Navrongo andContinue reading “Temporal Crocodiles”
Blood Tests, Russian Doctor, and Recuperation
April 24, 2017 Well, this week was kinda rough. One More Rough Week From last Saturday until last week Thursday we were inside. We were feeling really good on Thursday but decided that because the Mission President said that we needed to take it easy on ourselves, we should take one more day. Friday weContinue reading “Blood Tests, Russian Doctor, and Recuperation”
Day by Day
April 17, 2017 We had an activity where 3 companionships and a senior couple came and taught a whole bunch of Christians at a Muslim school. We gave out 80 copies of the Book of Mormon. It was awesome! A Peek at the Week: Well, from the last email you know that I got sick.Continue reading “Day by Day”
Challenges and Changes
April 3, 2017 The Challenge of Leadership Well, as far as challenges… my companion is going home, so his resolve to work is weakening. Elder Antwi has been a very unique companion, and I absolutely love him. The challenge with leadership is always keeping people happy, hardworking, and obedient. It’s still a challenge balancing nurturingContinue reading “Challenges and Changes”
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