August 15, 2016
Saturday evening E/S Wollenzien
come by the hotel so that we could buy them dinner as a thank you for all their
assistance. On Sunday they picked us up and we drove to the nearest Church
Branch, which was not far away. They
were meeting in a nice, converted home.
It looked like they had added something onto the front of the home to
make a nice, large chapel. We were
overwhelmed with the friendliness of this Branch. We were surprised that there were three
missionary companionships—each consisted of and American (from AZ, ID & UT)
and an African. I asked about the 3 sets
being there and they said that they had a lot of activity in the area! Still, I had never seen that many
missionaries in one Branch before.
During the meeting they had two confirmations, and one other man was
given the Aaronic Priesthood, so he obviously was a new member also. I can’t believe how great the work is here!
The added on part of
the converted home, so that they could have a nice, large chapel. There are bars on all windows and doors to
deter theft; but they often figure out a way, usually through the roof.
We drove back to the hotel and
finished packing and checked out. We
departed for the airport and arrived a bit early. It was raining, and we wanted to be sure that
we didn’t have any problems as sometimes that road washes out and it takes a
long time to take another road to the airport.
Our flight wasn’t too bad coming
back here to Accra, even though they picked us up in Liberia, flew us back to
Sierra Leone where we sat for almost an hour, and then flew us back to Accra
for two hours for a total of 4½ hrs.
Even though it didn’t seem terrible, by the time E/S Baker picked us up
at the airport, I looked like I’d been on the two long trips home—I was a whipped
doggy. The next morning Elder Baker said
that it looked like I had been ‘resurrected.’
Showers and sleep seem to do that for me.
The Baker’s work in
the office here in Accra, but are over West Africa water and sanitation
projects as assistants to John Buah.
John is Ghanaian and Baker’s are here on a mission for 23 months and are
from Idaho. They had invited us to stay
with them instead of going to a hotel, so they brought us back to their two-bedroom
apartment. It is a nice place and had a
wonderful shower, and Sister Baker fixed us homemade food that was
delicious! Having 13 children keeps her
in the ‘taking care of you’ mode.
Comfortable living area
and dining table. Two nice bedrooms and
a lovely balcony. There is a pool in
this complex and several of the couples live here. It is close to the airport, but not as close
to the office.
Balcony, at Baker’s
apartment. Jim said that the water in
the complex’s pool was quite warm.
The next morning we drove with
them to the office and hung out till we met up with our friends, Wendell and
Mary Herr who are serving in an area that is 1 hour away from the office. We served with them in Kenya so many years
ago. They are now on their 5th
mission since then, and she said she is ready to retire, but they have a while
yet to go. Well, at least she is ready
to retire from serving in Africa! They
looked great! We had lunch downstairs in
the cafeteria at the office and enjoyed talking about our old and new
adventures.
Meeting up with old
friends, Wendell and Mary Herr! We
served with them a dozen years ago in Kenya.
They are now working with Branches doing MLS an hour away from the Accra
office. This is their 5th
full-time mission.
Afterwards we had our visit with
John Buah, reporting back about our travels, even though he has seen our
reports. He is lovely to work with!
We had nothing left to do, so by
3 PM we were back at the apartment.
Baker’s didn’t seem too upset that we brought them home early; they were
happy for a rest!
We were able to take a nap,
shower, pack, have a wonderful meal again, and then departed for the
airport. They live very close by. It is as always, great to be going home!
Love,
From West Africa
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