Today we had the opportunity to go to the Draper Open House. As what usually happens before a spiritual event, at least how I remember it is that there is always a great adversity before. So we had the opportunity of taking some friends who are not of our faith. Lanaw and her two sisters and a neighbor girl along with Charlotte and her mother, Alma. Lanaw is from Burma. Her family of ten came here as refugees. They are the most beautiful family and have been taught by wonderful parents. Back in December she came to a Primary Activity Day at Amy's ward and shared her story. It was very sweet. She and her her sister and brother just younger than her were baptized. She works at the LDS Distribution Center and truly believes she has the best job in the world. They love her there but she talks about work there and acts like she is serving in the Temple. Her little sisters and a neighbor girl came with us. When I originally went to pick them up four women were waiting outside and I thought they were coming with us because they were all dressed in skirts. They were just visiting with LaNaw as there is only about two feet between their front doors. This was cool because one of them asked where we were going and I had the opportunity to share. As I was trying to explain that these are sacred places and that we can be married and for just this life but forever, one of them said yes I have a video, Together Forever. The missionaries had given it to her, and I was so grateful that the Lord prepared her with that as I was not doing the best job of explaining. I love this little "missionary goldmine." These humble people have been brought here from war-torn and often inhumane living situations to learn of the Gospel and the hope of eternal life. They are humble and kind people. The Spirit touches my heart when I pull into this large government housing includes many small apartments. I think there may be two bedrooms for the whole Paw family. The Spirit was evident though it was packed today at the open house. There were at least four chapels where people were being bussed from up to the Temple Site. It was beautiful. Before we got to the chapel going up the Draper Mountainside I told them about the Oquirrh Mountain Temple and they could see that one and the Jordan River once we got high enough. The Spirit was sweet in the House of the Lord. I felt a renewed desire to serve and to keep the sacred covenants I made therein. Charlotte (from my Dad's work) and her mother came as well which also added to the "missionary experience." In fact, I had the opportunity to talk to Alma (her Mom) in the Baptismal Font and learned of her belief in the importance of "saving our dead" and her knowledge of the Twelve Tribes of Israel which I explained were symbolized by the twelve oxen. It was sweet to say the least!
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