Week 97: President Eyring Visits Oklahoma

Monday we had a Tri-zone all day p day! We went up to Edmond and spent most of the day at Mitch Park with a large group of missionaries playing games like basketball and capture flag. That evening we went to a church building in downtown OKC and had past for dinner. Then we had a testimony meeting and played zone family feud. This was not one of the most exciting activities I had been a part of but I think I had the most fun at this one because of the group of missionaries that were there and the awesome friends I have made out here. 

Tuesday we were trying potentials for the majority of the day with little luck. It was about 5 in the evening at the point where we had a break in visits and we had the thought to go tracting in a neighborhood that we had seen the Saturday before. We had picked a street to start knocking and went after it. The first house we knocked at the man told us he would like to help us out and visit with us but he was really busy so we moved on to the next one.

Wednesday we drove up and spent the night in Stillwater so that we could participate in volunteering at the Special Olympics. On the drive up there we were taking a highway that took us through the country roads of Oklahoma. I found one little beauty of this state that isn't seen usually back home. There were fireflies flickering on both sides of us. I spent about 20 minutes in silence just staring out the window watching the flickering and admiring it. 

President Eyring came to Oklahoma to rededicate the Oklahoma City Temple. We had a really cool opportunity to shake hands with him! During the temple dedication, he came over to us and visited with the missionaries in our mission. He spoke to us! It was one of the coolest experiences! 

Elder McMinn

"It is in the temple that we remember who we really are and see with clarity who we really can become."

-Jean A. Stevens