Our Ghanaian Adventure

Dear Family and Friends, We are beginning to get into a more settled routine resulting in the weeks seeming to go by faster.  Monday we were home most of the day and then in the evening took the missionaries to teach Nevis and Alexandria.  We really enjoy going with the Sisters to help teach those who desire to learn more of the Savior's gospel and are progressing towards baptism in His church.  Their planned baptism and confirmation is next Sunday, August 4th. On Tuesday, we drove 3 1/4 hours north to Abomosu to attend district council with the missionaries there.   The "road" leading to the Kwabeng chapel.          Some Elders walking in from the other direction. Elders Razafimbelo, Otin, and Sanders opening the gate for us.      Sister Judd at the Kwabeng building. The Abomosu District We are getting pretty well acquainted with most of the missionaries.  It is delightful to interact with them and reconnect.  They a...

 Well, another week in Ghana has passed.  We are feeling more and more comfortable (or at least more accepting in some instances!!) with life here in Ghana.  Nonetheless, we have found a lot of truth in what President Jacobsen told us when we first got here:  "You will learn to have patience and flexibility!"  Monday was senior missionary staff meeting.  The office couples, Ebenezer (housing), Patrick (supplies, driver, and all around "go for" guy), and the Jacobsen's meet weekly.  We go in for staff meeting once a month.  Monday was our day to go.  The Jacobsen's also planned a birthday dinner for Elder Judd combined with a welcome to Ghana dinner for Elder and Sister Bertha who are now doing financial secretary and mission secretary.  After staff meeting, we had our quarterly interview with President Jacobsen.  Then, the office couples (Divis' and Bertha's), the Jacobsen's, and us went to a nice restaurant for dinner.   Staff...