MY PAST NKORANSA BRANCH MORMON SOLDIERS

In every branch, ward or stake of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, amazing missionaries come and go almost on every transfer week. Elder Jacob Rhys Reid remember him? That amazing witty, fun, good music lover, spiritual, goofy, know-all-about-the-Gospel young missionary, one of the missionaries who converted me. Elder Helgesen, smart, focused, adventurous, spiritual, even though he wasn't much of a talker you can still see through him, his kind and gentle nature. Elder Reid and Elder Helgesen was the first missionary to leave Nkoransa branch ever since I was converted. It was hard very hard to see these two amazing young men leave but I was also glad because they were continuing their mission to preach the Gospel and help people like the way they helped me. Elder Emmanuel Shadrack Batutsi even though he wasn't proselyting at my area we still got the chance to catch up. He's fun, smart I can say he's a nerd, his heart is full of love and appreciation, he knows every single sections in the Doctrine and Covenant, he's always smiling urgggh I miss him already. He was the third missionary to leave after Elder Reid and Elder Helgesen since I was converted. Now Elder Evan Hunter Merrill too is gone. He was Elder Reid's companion and he also baptised me. He gets burned in the sun almost everyday whiles proselyting, amazing young man, he's always ready to learn, his love for groundnut and light soup with fufu is a delight, always running his hand through his hair, his love for the Gospel and people is amazing. He is always ready to serve . I have much love for this amazing young missionary. Its sad to see him go but I'm also proud of him. The first time I met him he was just a month on mission now look how far he has come. I still miss them everyday even though I don't see or hear from them. They will always have a place in my heart and my prayer is our Heavenly father should give them the strength to go forth and spread the Gospel and also make their mission in Ghana a very successful one. I love you all

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