By Elder Perry Bowles
I just wanted to put a story in here about this couple. I would have to say that they were the greatest and funniest couple to ever serve in Cote d'Ivoire.
A memory that comes to mind that I laugh about often was the time that Elder Mike Riches had contracted malaria while serving in Yamoussoukro. The Packardshad been called to serve there for quite some time by the time Elder Riches and I arrived. They had a little green Toyota Corolla they drove around. Anyway, on this certain day, Elder Riches needed to go to the hospital to test his blood. So, I called Elder Packard and requested a ride. Now, the windsheild of this little car had been removed previously,(which is another story altogether that I will add later on). Elder Packard arrived on time, and Elder Riches took the front seat and I the rear. As we started the ride, we came to an intersection where we had to take a turn. AS Elder Packard went to hit the turn signal, he accidentally missed, and hit the windsheild wipers. Instantly, the wipers entered the front of the car and began to strike Elder Riches with each fatal swoop. Then, for added effect, the windsheild washer started to spray, and begin to hit Elder Riches in the face. Immediately, Elder Riches grabbed the wipers and yelled for Elder Packard to turn them off. Well, since Elder Riches was holding them, Elder Packard stated, "Ah, they must have stopped." Elder Riches hastily corrected him and said," NO, I'm keeping them from moving, turn them OFF!" This whole time, the windsheild washer fluid was entering the car and hitting Elder Riches in the face. With time, Elder Packard found the wiper switch and turned them off. Needless to say, I was in the back of the car and had the hardest time trying to breath because I was laughing so hard. The next time you see Mike Riches, ask him about this event, and you will laugh as hard as I did. |
