Elder Conner Garrison Ghana Accra Mission: New Years

This week went really well. New years was a lot of fun. They had an end of the year party with our branch. It was fun because we probably had around 10 investigators there. We spent the whole night laughing, eating, and trying to dance with them! African dances are funny and difficult to learn, for me at least. New Years is a bigger deal than Christmas. It was so loud New Year's Eve that we found it hard to sleep. As far as the work goes, things are good. Church starts at 11 instead of 8 now so it will be easier to get people to church. We also found 10 new people to teach. Life is good. This next week is transfers and I am almost certain that I will have a new companion. I am not sure if I will stay in Sun City or not. At this point it does not matter to me. I am happy to do what I am supposed to do. I have been out on my mission for almost a year and a half now. I feel as if I have an opportunity to do something here now that will change this small part of the world for good. I hope that I am ready and that I am given a chance.

My thoughts have been dwelling on righteousness lately. To be righteous means to do what is right because it is right. The lack of it is the woe of the world. Some say the commandments of God are restrictive, but I have found the opposite to be true. They are liberating. The fact is those that do wrong, can't hide themselves from their conscience. Keeping the commandments has promised us peace. That doesn't mean a hammock on a beach. It means knowing you are right with yourself. I hope each of you are well. Have a great week!

Elder Garrison