In the spirit of Father's Day, I'd like to introduce you (through my writing) to Timothy.
Timothy is a powerfully meek man. He currently serves as a Bishop in an LDS ward in Kwamo, and he would probably be the last person to tell you about the incredible things he has done with his life, haha. I can't claim to know him super well, but I feel that I know him well enough to share with you why I believe he is a great friend, father, mentor and servant of God.
Timothy lives next to the Kwamo school where we are working to expand the building. He has played a major role in supporting the school with the new building project, and he is a true advocate for the success of the school. When we were digging the trenches for the foundation a few days ago, he was there right along side us, using a pick axe and shovel to hasten the work.
Each time we've visited the Kwamo school, Timothy and his family have opened their home to us and have generously fed us of their home-cooked meals (which often taken hours to prepare.)
Timothy and his wife, Mary, have also taken in several young men, providing shelter and opportunities for them to work and develop important character skills. When allowing the first boy to come live with him, Timothy discovered that this boy had practically become homeless and had taken to stealing food in order to survive. The rest of the young men to follow had similar stories to tell-- stories of abandonment, abuse, homelessness, etc. One of the young men has since left on an LDS mission, and the rest of them are preparing to serve as well! It was a great privilege to work along side these young men when digging the trenches at the Kwamo school. I didn't know of their stories then, but I could already sense that they are persons of integrity and diligence. I am certain that without Timothy and Mary, they wouldn't be the men they are today!
Timothy serves individuals. He doesn't work to receive recognition and praise, but rather to humbly do his part to make a positive difference in the world. Even his story combined with Mary's is an inspiring tale: Mary had been a child bride to and old man in Togo, and when pregnant with her second child, she fled. The child she was expecting at the time, Vida, is now one of my dear friends :) Vida is my same age, and she is an amazing woman! I know that she is the powerful person she is today in part due to the virtuous and loving upbringing from Timothy and Mary.
Timothy is kind, patient, charitable, faithful, wise, and much more-- all qualities that one would hope for in a father. And I must say, I have been blessed to have a father with the same characteristics :) I am grateful for the good men in my life here on Earth, and for the ways I see them follow the example of our Father in Heaven.
Timothy is a powerfully meek man. He currently serves as a Bishop in an LDS ward in Kwamo, and he would probably be the last person to tell you about the incredible things he has done with his life, haha. I can't claim to know him super well, but I feel that I know him well enough to share with you why I believe he is a great friend, father, mentor and servant of God.
Timothy lives next to the Kwamo school where we are working to expand the building. He has played a major role in supporting the school with the new building project, and he is a true advocate for the success of the school. When we were digging the trenches for the foundation a few days ago, he was there right along side us, using a pick axe and shovel to hasten the work.
Each time we've visited the Kwamo school, Timothy and his family have opened their home to us and have generously fed us of their home-cooked meals (which often taken hours to prepare.)
Timothy and his wife, Mary, have also taken in several young men, providing shelter and opportunities for them to work and develop important character skills. When allowing the first boy to come live with him, Timothy discovered that this boy had practically become homeless and had taken to stealing food in order to survive. The rest of the young men to follow had similar stories to tell-- stories of abandonment, abuse, homelessness, etc. One of the young men has since left on an LDS mission, and the rest of them are preparing to serve as well! It was a great privilege to work along side these young men when digging the trenches at the Kwamo school. I didn't know of their stories then, but I could already sense that they are persons of integrity and diligence. I am certain that without Timothy and Mary, they wouldn't be the men they are today!
Timothy serves individuals. He doesn't work to receive recognition and praise, but rather to humbly do his part to make a positive difference in the world. Even his story combined with Mary's is an inspiring tale: Mary had been a child bride to and old man in Togo, and when pregnant with her second child, she fled. The child she was expecting at the time, Vida, is now one of my dear friends :) Vida is my same age, and she is an amazing woman! I know that she is the powerful person she is today in part due to the virtuous and loving upbringing from Timothy and Mary.
Timothy is kind, patient, charitable, faithful, wise, and much more-- all qualities that one would hope for in a father. And I must say, I have been blessed to have a father with the same characteristics :) I am grateful for the good men in my life here on Earth, and for the ways I see them follow the example of our Father in Heaven.
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