Assim Foso is a rural community where white people are a rare sight. For some exercise, we walked up and down the main road on the morning of Friday, November 12. The villagers were out and about opening their shops, children were in uniforms, parents were holding children’s hands guiding them to school. Dale and I were definitely out of place in our ball caps and walking clothes. Stares and more stares. Little children couldn’t keep their eyes off us. At one point a group of teenage girls walked by us. One reached out and touched my shoulder, the others gasped and laughed. I’m sure she bravely told them she was going to touch the white lady. She did. It made me laugh!
Our YSA meeting with Assim Foso Stake and Assim Foso South Stake was not until early evening. There was literally nothing to do and no place to eat, so we had a whole day ahead of us. We drove to the church and found the landscapers and patriarch were there. The Patriarch opened the Family History Center for us so we could work in air conditioning throughout the day. So nice. The building was big with a traditional church look and feel. It was a welcome relief after our accommodations the night before.
One of the members suggested another place to sleep that night. We readily accepted his recommendation. This place was better, but not much. The bathroom was crazy, but at least the shower didn’t leave two inches of water on the floor. The window had been left open during a huge downpour earlier that day, so our bed was wet and red dust and mud covered everything. We had taken sheets with us, we used them these last two nights. The next morning, we were up and, on the road, bright and early heading for home. Mission accomplished. Seven presidents met. We have had a face-to-face meeting with all ten in Cape Coast Coordinating Council. Good, dedicated men.
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