Adventures in DC (part I)

This may not be as exciting as an engagement announcement or a mission call to Samoa (it's hard to keep up with my brothers these days--and I thought it was hard to keep up with them on Rim to Rim!), but here are some of my adventures in the nation's captial so far. It's AMAZING! :)

I love the feelings of patriotism, history, public service, community, etc. I am learning so much, exploring wonderful places, and getting to know great people.

Where I live:


Some of my friends from the MPA program out here this summer:


The Washington DC temple:


Some of the Smithsonians:


The metro from Eastern Market:


The monuments:


Union Station (I walk by here everyday to get to work):


DC is AMAZING!


The Sakais! :) It was so fun to spend a week with them in Maryland! :)


Life is great! :)

Rim to Rim

The Grand Canyon is AMAZING!

Akwaaba!

You are welcome.....to Ghana!

Here are a few pictures of my adventures in Ghana. We spent time in Accra, Tema, Cape Coast, Takoradi, and Ho. It was a wonderful experience! I learned so much:

- be happy (smile and wave)

- love others (we are ALL brothers and sisters)

- live simply and work hard

- have faith, be faithful

- be positive, always look for the good

- don't worry or stress or complain

- be grateful! (for family, work, education, beautiful world, EVERYTHING)

- people are important; things aren't!

- be open with others, be yourself, reach out to others!

- be kind and respectful

- consider the lilies of the field (3 Ne. 13:19-34)

- "I Believe in Christ"....He came to earth to live among the people to know how to help them perfectly. He lived, served, loved, and never complained.

- the Atonement is the great equalizer (2 Ne. 26)

- singing "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" to orphans near Ho was a powerful experience in feeling Heavenly Father's love for His children

- the gospel blesses the world in spiritual and temporal ways

- gratitude for the priesthood, prophets, temples, covenants, and restoration

- importance of remembering

- be united!

- importance of recognizing and sharing God's love <3 div="div">

Here are a few videos of the group enjoying the culture and making some music! :)