Dear Family,
The weeks get more and
more exciting near the end of my mission. We worked
hard this week to be able to prepare D and her two children. The whole branch was so happy
to see them enter the waters of baptism. They told everyone it was a very sweet experience for them. What started with a simple referral from a recent convert, led to
the beginning of a new life for this small fatherless family. D, age
30, and her three children, 12, 9, and 4 months, now have a much larger family in the
Boukrom Branch.
We combined our baptism with another ward and D
discovered a dear friend in that ward that she did not know was a
member of the Church. The Lord has done many things like that to help our investigators, recent converts, and
less-actives support each other as they grow in the Church. It has been another great
week!
U, D, and Y were confirmed on Sunday. D was ordained to the office of a teacher, and
Y a priest. Everything is moving forward when the members work
well with each other.
Saturday, the high
councilor for our branch invited us to his daughter's baby blessing. As
we were waiting outside, a big truck came and unloaded bags
full of stuff that other family members bought to give to the
family and the new child. Toys and clothes, a sink and tables, and anything you could think
of. The looks on the faces of the families next door made me feel uncomfortable because, like those families, I was
marveling at just how much "stuff" they received! For me personally, I have come to better understand these past two years, what is
a necessity and what isn't. Just one
of many lessons I have learned.
I love you all very much!
Kolipoki....( Akwesi Enwi)
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