The Work of the Gospel Moves Forward This week was another hard working week! Thankfully we didn't have to travel to Kumasi, but we will next week and the week after. I'm getting pretty tired of that bumpy, curvy road. I SO wanted to send you pictures this week, I took like 20 toContinue reading "Another Week in the Books"
Faith to Act
A Very Good Week This week was pretty spectacular for a couple reasons: Elder Bednar came to Kumasi My teaching and understanding of the Gospel have both significantly improved We have a few progressing investigators and they are really doing well. Everything is looking up. 🙂 Even Thomas is looking to be baptized soon! So hopefullyContinue reading "Faith to Act"
Lots Going On
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, itContinue reading "Lots Going On"
The Harder Right
Opposition Tests Our Mettle I don't get the opportunity to talk with everyone I meet, but by my example I can do a lot more than talk, I can show. I think as I progress, things will continue to get better. I really think and feel that sometimes it's only when we get pushed to theContinue reading "The Harder Right"
Happy 4th of July!
Celebrating American Independence in Ghana We Americans in Obuasi (during P-day) celebrated the holiday by going to a restaurant (the same one as last week) and buying some nice American food. You can't beat a burger and fries. We also played basketball again and I wore red, white, and blue in celebration. This week wasContinue reading "Happy 4th of July!"
“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 GhanaContinue reading "“A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On” in Obuasi"
Tag Team Sickness and Rain
Well, There's a lot to report this week! Sorry for the delay in postings. Because of a zone conference (which was incredible, the counsel was powerful and it was great to see many of my missionary friends), we didn't get to proselyte on Tuesday. We proselyted on Wednesday, but my companion wasn't feeling well soContinue reading "Tag Team Sickness and Rain"
“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 aContinue reading "“Come What May and Love It”"
Six Months
I can't believe I have been out for six months already... The time here is going by so quickly; life as a missionary is good. And strangely enough, Africa is beginning to seem rather normal to me, the people, the food, and the weather. And some more good news....the cockroaches should be exterminated this week.Continue reading "Six Months"
Mother’s Day is Now My Second Favorite Holiday
Happy Mother's Day to All! I got to call home and talk to my family for mother's day; it and Christmas are the only two days I may call home during my mission. It was so great to talk to everyone! You are my wonderful family and I love you. You are a great supportContinue reading "Mother’s Day is Now My Second Favorite Holiday"
Just Gilbert 