Few FMs

Hello Family,

We had some really powerful lessons this week. It feels good to have become familiar enough with the lessons we teach, that I am able to have some fun with our investigators. I believe God has a sense of humor and helps us quickly build close relationships with our investigators. It's fun to laugh and joke with them while also having some serious discussions and powerful learning experiences. Ghanaians love the word of God, but for many, it has become just for show. I suppose it's like that for people all over the world today, so it's always fun to try and find out who is serious and who is not.

My love for God grows every day. Jenna, one of our recent baptisms, continues to progress very quickly. She truly loves the Church and the message of the Gospel. In the last lesson, we shared with her some information about the Relief Society and how she is an amazing LDS woman already. It has been really fun teaching her. She gets us excited about the message we share, and is planning her first trip to the Temple. I wish they were all like her. It is powerful to hear about her life's story and how she has learned so much in so little time.

Mom, we do eat with the members but don't solicit FMs (Free Meals). I have had a lot of the same types of food for a year now and some of it gets kind of old. Don't get me wrong, I love the food and enjoy the challenge, but the word 'variety' does not seem to exist in Ghana. haha We are able to find filtered water to drink and cook with.

Dad, did you get a chance to meet my buddy? Do you know when that guy from the North Stake is coming to the Accra MTC?

In PMG, Brigham Young said something like, "If you go on a mission to preach the gospel with lightness and frivolity in your hearts, and not have your minds riveted on Christ, you will go and return in vain. Let your minds be centered on your mission and labor earnestly to bring souls to Christ." E. Saili has only been out on his mission for 5 weeks, but we both want to serve the Lord with all of our heart, might, mind and strength.

I love you all!

Elder Hair