August 1, 2016 I had an experience this week; President Cosgrave came south side to Obuasi for a surprise meeting. He expressed his concern and love for us, and told us that we are all his surrogate children. He then gave each Elder a hug as his wife gave each Sister a hug. Dad, itContinueContinue reading “Lots Going On”
Category Archives: Companions
“A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On” in Obuasi
I Have Been Assigned a Different Area So, I have had a shake up! I have been transferred to a city in the southern zone of the mission, called Obuasi (oh-BWAH-see). It is mountainous and there are many gold mines here (I’ve even heard that gold is much cheaper in Obuasi than anywhere else in GhanaContinueContinue reading ““A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On” in Obuasi”
“Come What May and Love It”
So this week things happened. After Prayer and Fasting, everything seems to be improving from the inside out. Training is Going Better Things with my companion are going well. I think he’s trying a lot more to adjust to me, and I’m trying to adjust to him. Sometimes when you treat a cat like aContinueContinue reading ““Come What May and Love It””
The Real Elder Gbettie
Sorry, Wrong Photo Sorry mom, I sent you the wrong photo last week. That was actually Elder Precious who is one of the other Elders in my apartment, but not my companion. Another Week So this week went by fast, but it was good. Training is going, and going. I think the hardest part isContinueContinue reading “The Real Elder Gbettie”
Transfers This Week
New Companion As for this week, of course we had transfers and I’m staying in the same area. I’ll probably be in this area for this transfer and the next, because I am training a brand new Elder. My companion’s name is Elder Gbettie. He’s from Ghana, so I’m seriously hoping to learn more TwiContinueContinue reading “Transfers This Week”
One Constant is Change
A Baptism We had a baptism this week! His name is Solomon. Things are going super well here. In fact, President Cosgrave has called me to train a new missionary coming in this transfer. It’s going to be a new experience trying to build up his knowledge, teaching, and finding skills, but The Lord has called meContinueContinue reading “One Constant is Change”
Asuo Yeboah and FuFu
The Food and Living Conditions I ate FuFu today! It was my 3rd time ever and every time I get better with it. I really do like to eat it, it’s super easy to swallow, even the bites that seem too big. My companion and I are gonna start cooking together starting this week, andContinueContinue reading “Asuo Yeboah and FuFu”
A Letter from the Mission President
This is an excerpt of a letter we received from Ben’s Mission President: Dear Brother & Sister Gilbert, Your son has arrived safely in the mission and has received his first assignment. We are so pleased to have him in the Ghana Kumasi Mission and we appreciate your efforts in preparing him for this mission. HisContinueContinue reading “A Letter from the Mission President”
Just Gilbert 