July 1, 2013

Hey Everyone,                                                                         July 1, 2013

I experienced a little bit of America on Wednesday.

Wednesday was transfer day. I knew I was getting transferred because my companion was training. Since I was transferred I had to go to Accra to pick up my new companion.  We got a new senior couple. They stay in Asamankese, it’s on the way to Accra.  So we called them and decided that they would meet us there and carry Elder M’s luggage to Accra and we could ride in the pickup with them (a Ranger, made me miss the truck ).  Riding with them was SO nice.  Air conditioning... it was nice. We got their early and decided that we would go to KFC.  It was just like in America except the KFC is 3 stories.  I spent 19 cedis and got a chicken sandwich, 2 pieces of chick, fries and a drink.  It was SO good. I had tears of happiness. Totally worth the 19 cedis.  As it turns out I am still in Oda. I got a Ghanaian companion.  We are opening a new area, Oda 3.  I had no idea it was so hard to open an area!  All we do is finding, finding, finding, I love it but I do miss teaching lessons. We have found some pretty sweet families.  I love my new companion, he can speak the language so we can teach a lot more people but. He's really good about it though because he stops and explains what is going on and asks if I have anything to say.   We have 2 new missionaries in the apartment.  Elder C. and  Elder G. from Idaho Falls. They are both really good guys. I feel so old on mission compared to them though. The new mission home address is P.O. Box 12741 Accra North Ghana. Please send that out.

This week was really good. The 2 brothers did end up getting baptized. We baptized 2 girls too.  My companion and I went to meet her and her family. They are so sweet. I love them.

This morning we played soccer with the Branch. They play this other church, New Testament. They have played 4 times before this morning. The first 2 it was a draw. The 3rd was 5 to 1 them and the 4th was 8 to 6 them. We came to win today but alas, we failed. The final score was 4 to 2 them.  I played for one of the 40 minute halves as left defender; I was really impressed with how I did actually.  I wasn't even tired after the 40 minute half.  I was sweaty but smiling.  I did pretty well if I do say so myself against all Africans who were born with a soccer ball.  I proved myself pretty well.  I was the only white to play in the whole game too.   It was really sad that we lost but I had a ton of fun and was smiling.

We haven't had any really any crazy adventures this week.  My companion and I just ride our bikes all day trying to learn our new area.   I love the area.  

Thanks for the prayers and support, it really does help.

Love,

Elder Clark