We were fortunate to get an invitation to attend the Durban Temple groundbreaking so we made the 6 hour drive with Elder and Sister Egan for this momentous event. The land is atop a beautiful green hill with refreshing breezes blowing in from the nearby Indian Ocean. Durban is hilly, much like San Diego, but much greener. The day was very warm and everyone was taking cover under their umbrellas. When the event started and we were asked to put our umbrellas away, I was worried that we would melt. I know that the Lord sent the tender mercy of a cool ocean breeze that came up just minutes after the start of the groundbreaking. Zulu Prince, Mangosuthu Buthelezi was in attendance and just after he turned his shovel of dirt, he delivered one of the most beautiful addresses about the importance of families, and couples staying faithful to each other, and the good things that the Church is doing in South Africa. It was amazing.
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