From May 9, 2011: Monday we were at the cafe and found out that Bin Laden was killed so that was very interesting news to receive. I saw some pictures of people celebrating the death. It was a much needed boost of the United States. One thing I realized is that we delighted in the shedding of blood - a bad sign that is highlighted in the scriptures. Regardless of that I was quite excited after hearing the news. Before the cafe the apartment went into Accra. Elder Nielsen will be going home this Wednesday so he was taking this Monday to buy stuff. It was fun to be in the culture of Ghana.
Tuesday Elder Nielsen came with me on a split to interview four people that were baptized on Saturday. On the split we stopped at a place that makes soft serve ice cream which was quite refreshing and topped off the pizza we had earlier that day. The Western food is hard to find and very expensive, but it was a nice treat. When Elder Nielsen was interviewing our investigators for baptism I sold pure water on my head making some money for the shop woman. The people always notice a white person selling things so it's a fun situation.
On Wednesday we were given our phone card to all home. Last call we were given 6GHC, but were given 5 GHC this time and because I had made up my mind to only use the given amount like we are supposed to. I was a bit bitter for the reduced time, but oh well. The call was a bit of a hassle at first, but we only call home twice a year so a call is a call. -I wanted to take this time to give credit to the Oldspice deodorant I have been using I had previously been using speed stick and it just wasn't cutting it because half way through the day the effectiveness would fade and be replaced with the stench of Africa. The Oldspice is great because the smell of greatness lasts all day repelling the smell of Africa all day.
Thursday Elder Gagnon and I went to the Anno's house to visit with the grandfather and work in the Gospel in the visit. We found out that he has never read the Book Of Mormon so we committed him to do so. Elder Bills also came over for a split sending Elder Nielsen to Odorkor for the day. He mentioned that I have lost weight from the time I went on a split in his area last transfer so I was happy about that. I found some resistance bands yesterday so I used them today. I figure the little exercise I can do here will eventually add up to something.
I was informed on Friday by our mission president that he needs me to switch areas with another Elder that day, four days before the scheduled transfer day. I am now in an area called Alajo closer to central Accra. My new companion's name is Elder Elder Bradford Chambers. He is from Columbus Ohio and is the eldest of eight children. In the apartment there is another companionship. Their names are Elder Hunsaker from Utah and Elder Titus from Nigeria. Elder Chambers is my fourth companion and my fourth American.
Saturday was my first full day in Alajo. most of the roads are paved and the cars are more aware of us on bikes. I feel that the area will be good. The transition will take a few days, but so far it's very good.
Sunday was fast and testimony Sunday as well as Mother's day so as mentioned before we missionaries called home so that was nice.
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