Losing Myself In This Great Work

pretty insane, im in the Wilmington 2nd ward now.. So i proselyte in downtown Wilmington.. its pretty intense, you'll hear gunshots, smell weed, walk up to people rollin blunts, get cursed at by people, and guess what..? i absolutely love it! we work in the rural, poverty stricken areas. its a smaller version of Philadelphia, but its still huge. but ive never felt the desire to work so hard. my comp and i, have absolutely killed ourselves, and when we go to bed at night, yea we're exhausted but i actually look forward to the next day and get back to work! the secret to missionary work, is to work! to give it all your effort and sacrifice everything you have! thats the formula for a successful mission, and it makes me happy to see other people happy. and people have actually ran up to us wanting a book of mormon, and wanting to be taught, because we're "serving the Lord, and spreadin the word." it is so amazing. our number totals have already doubled since that i was in West Pittston, and we're only half way done with the week! i love it. i contemplated myself what was the difference to my happiness and success already to West Pittston, my first area, and the first thing came to mind was the area. No, it wasnt the area, or the people,... it was me. all along it was just me, and my attitude thats changed and my desire to give it my all to serve. to "serve with all [my] heart, might, mind, and strength." D&C 4. i love it. i dont even think about home. no more home sickness. no more doubts or worries. ive put myself in the Lords hands, im losing myself in this great work. mom dont be worried about me. thank you for all of your prayers, they've definately helped. i know that this is Christs church on earth, and it is our job to expound this great message of the restored gospel wherever opportunities arise. with no doubt in my mind do i know that Joseph Smith was called of God to be a prophet. i love all of you, take care, and i'll write you some experiences in a letter. -Elder Harris

Mom's note: Corey's in Wilmington, Delaware, not to be confused with Wilmington, North Carolina where we have previously lived.