It's Ghana Be a Great Two Years!: Baptism of Wisdom

Hello Dear People!!!

Thanks for all of your wonderful emails! They make me so happy and loved :) Well this week went by 10 times faster than last week! I finally know the area more and getting to know the names of people. This week was so happy,

Wisdom is the tallest one.

We finally got to baptize Wisdom who has been investigating the church for a long time and is 23 years old. This was the first baptism I've seen from an outdoor font which was cool. The sun was shining on them as he went in the water :) After the baptism we had him share his testimony. He said in his very gentle and quiet tenor voice. "I know that what the missionaries are teaching is true, and I'm so grateful to be apart of this wonderful family." I love how his testimony wasn't in people at all but it was on total faith in the gospel of Christ. After we were done he asked if he could bear his testimony the next day at church :) So we explained to him that he could on fast Sunday haha. He is so converted. This week I was grateful to see another conversion take place. Few things are as satisfying as seeing someone you teach accept the gospel. So I'm grateful that I get to experience that here.

This P-day was also fun! We went to the top of the mountain to a craft village and bought some souvenirs! So I'm so excited to show you guys! Africa is just sweet :) I won't spoil what I got you but I'm sure you'll love it.

Someone told me that I have 7 weeks left or something, and so I slapped the person... Just kidding, I'm not one to do that :) I can't believe it though. Time is crazy. When it's May people will ask me when I go and I'll say "next month." :O crazy stuff.

Also I want to give another belated shout out to my Momma! She turned... 33 years old on Saturday the day of the baptism! I love you Mom! :D

Well ladies and giraffes, on a serious note. I know this gospel is true. I literally couldn't be this happy unless I knew my family could be together forever and that I'm where God wants me to be. This church is the Church of Jesus Christ. It's only through this church that we can find true happiness. I've witnessed it over and over, at home as well as in this great place. :) I love you all and hope you have a great week!

Elder Ballard IV