Month: May 2008

Church yesterday was another experience. On Saturday we had a baptism. Her name is Liza but the is “i” pronounced like and “e”. She is from Liberia, another English speaking country, but was married to a Beninese man. Just after they started to investigate the Church, her husband passed away, so she has had to… Continue reading Fabric at Missebo Market; How to Punish a Thief

Elder Ellis going home has generated a few challenges. We now have just 5 missionaries so 2 1/2 teams are trying to cover where 4 teams were just a few weeks ago. That has pressed Soeur Black and me into a little more service as we are officially or unofficially Elder Hubbard’s companion(s). We will… Continue reading Carole’s Farewell

I think I may have overdone it a little on authentic African food this week. In order to understand some of the happenings of the week, we need to introduce you to Mma. That name may sound a little different. It is for these people also. To say it you have to say the first… Continue reading Mma’s Ebo Cuisine

Who Are You, Anyway? Soeur Black is getting good at buying vegetables Our Transportation A girl at the vegetable market Soeur Black and our Guard Saraphin in front of apartment

While Soeur Black was at home sick last week, I needed to find my way to the airport to take care of the expenses of President Dil’s stay at the hotel. I put the deposit on my credit card and because of that they weren’t willing to give him back the extra money from the… Continue reading A Dead-End Road, A Street Meeting, and Cinderblock Chairs