Week 77

This week was so busy, it felt like we had to schedule time to breathe. 😁 I don't know if any of you remember several months ago when we became wedding planners and decided to get out of that business and never do that again. Well... we're back in business, and we did it again. All week, between teaching and visiting, we worked on wedding stuff for an awesome Haitian couple. Early in the week we had our multi-zone Conference/Christmas Party. It's always fun to hang out with the young missionaries.

Dwight playing a game. He came in second. :)

Santa with our wonderful Mt. Olive missionaries.

One day this week we took a Haitian sister from Goldsboro, Judeline, to the temple to do baptisms. Later we had some lessons in Mt. Olive, then a Christmas party for the Woodington Ward-- we took the Faison kids, then back to Mt. Olive for a Haitian activity.

With Judeline at the temple

At Woodington Christmas Party with
Faison kids.

Friday we had some lessons, picked up the wedding cake, and decorated for the reception. Saturday was the wedding at the church and the reception. Later we went to Raleigh where the couple was sealed for time and all eternity. It was an amazing day.

The Michels, Janviers, and Potters

After the temple we took everyone to dinner. It was entertaining listening to Dwight translating the menu and watching our friends trying to decide what they wanted. Luckily our waiter was patient. :) After dinner, the night was not over. We went to Jake's house where we picked up Caroline--Jacob picked her up from the airport for us. We visited for a while and went home exhausted!

Caroline and Von

Caroline sang prelude for Sacrament meeting today. She sang three French Christmas hymns. It was beautiful and brought the Spirit to the meeting. We are so happy to have her here.

During church, Dwight was translating (as always), and Elder Bates came and sat by him to help him find a scripture. Dwight gave Elder Bates the microphone, and had him read the scripture. When Elder Bates tried to hand the microphone back, Dwight motioned to him to hang on to it and keep translating. Elder Bates translated for a little while (and did great--not that I could understand him), and Dwight looked so happy!!! I think this is going to be a great blessing for my companion!

This week may have been super busy, but it was amazing in so many ways. We had lessons and activities with the young missionaries and they helped us so much with the wedding. To any of their parents that may be reading this, thank you for raising such good young men. Also we have Caroline here with us. And, finally, there are reminders of Christmas everywhere! We are so grateful for our loving Savior Jesus Christ. We want to be more like Him.

We love you all!

Sister and Elder Potter