Elder Obasi is from Nigeria. At first glance, one saw him as a very well-built, attractive African man. He has an infectious personality and is a tremendous leader and missionary. The only thing that was immediately apparent and truly shocking about this fine young Elder was his smile. His smile is warm and sincere but his teeth were corroded and blackened and looked like 4 years of black gooey moss had collected on them. He has worked very hard to go on this mission and has been entirely on his own since a young boy. He earned every penny and so there is no help from home.
We are told that in his hometown in Nigeria there is a mineral in the water that destroys the teeth. We've even paid to have his teeth cleaned, hoping there would be some improvement, but they looked exactly the same after the cleaning.
President Holmes was approached and convinced that not only was his proselyting being affected, but perhaps this was a health issue as well. Elder and Sister Zoll found a dentist in Kumasi who did veneers and then paid for the work themselves. Such generous people! Missions do produce miracles; some small, some not so small. Elder Obasi now has a bright new set of teeth, lots of confidence and a fabulous new smile!
What a joy it is to see a bright new future for this young missionary, who is dedicating his life and all of his substance for two years to the Lord -- not only while he's on his mission, but for years to come.
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