Durham - Week 11

Our District Leader is a Spanish missionary, so whenever we go on exchanges we aren't very helpful in teaching or contacting people.  I went with them to their area for the first time, and we had a dinner that night.  It was with an older member couple and there were 4 Spanish Elders there,  so one of them translated for me, so that I knew what  was going on. With the little Spanish I know, I asked some questions and simple stuff, and at the end I bore my testimony, in Spanish!

It was a really powerful experience for me.  It was a testimony to me that the Lord will fill your mouth if you open it... even if it comes out in a different language!

Then just this last Wednesday we had the wonderful opportunity to go the the Temple. We get to go every time there is General Conference. When I first stepped onto the grounds I had a feeling of peace that I really miss having so close and accessible. We did our session which was incredible and after the session I got to sit in the celestial room and read scriptures for an hour. It was really nice to have a chance to let my spirit "recharge!".  I have a new appreciation for what the Temple does for me and I look forward to going back in 6 months.

Lots of Love from North Carolina,
Elder Drake Harper