A zone conference took place the Friday after transfers, much to the surprise and delight of the missionaries... all of Santiago- half of the mission- was in attendance. Former zone leader of Navarrete, Elder Gifford is now assistant to the president. In an interview with your favorite reporter, Elder Gifford confessed to already having nearly wrecked the AP truck. Nearby listeners did not understand, for he was speaking English, but had they understood, they would have sympathized. Dominican driving is not easy. Elder Gifford gave a talk about being more like Christ to obtain the power of heaven. He was followed by the stunning and hilarious Sister Douglas, who spoke about the importance of gratitude. As it turns out, gratitude can add more years to your life than refraining from smoking. Experts still advise that you do not smoke. This reporter and her companion are now keeping their journals of gratitude with diligence. After lunch, President Douglas asked select missionaries to bear their testimonies. This was expected, as all who were called on are in their last transfer of the mission... except one. The last one. ME. o.o Hearing my name was like being struck in the heart by lightning.
Yeah, I bore my testimony in front of 115 missionaries and the mission president.
In other news, my arm was asleep when I woke up today, and I accidently punched myself in the nose.
The salvation of Moca is in my prickly hands. Moca has yet to comment on the situation.
Also... I am eating much less meat these days. I learned that when you eat animal fat, your body absorbs more toxins. Booo. Also that your brain is 80% water. Fact.
In the way of spirituality... I have been particularly drawn in by family history this week. It really is the coolest thing ever in the history of history. Because it IS history. I was reading Alma´s counsels to his sons, specifically Helaman, this week. It was so powerful to me. I have decided (tentatively) that I will write a book for my descendants. Because they will never be permitted to read my journals ever ever ever. haha. But in all seriousness, I get so absorbed when we start talking about pioneer saints throughout the world and their legacies. I love love love it.
Also: Mom, remember how you found out you are a kinesthetic learner? Turns out you might feel the Spirit more in the same manner. Check this out. Helping Children Recognize the Holy Ghost
Anyway, I hope you all have a spectacular week!!!
Hermana Harden
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