Build the Temple

“Music and the Spoken Word” on June 16 was about fathers, of course.   It made me a little sad that I couldn’t send love and gratitude to my dad and my grandfathers—but maybe they knew.  I hope they knew.  It was nice to have Father’s Day dinner with Christopher and Melissa; Brent and Lindsey and their families.  We can say with glad hearts that our sons and sons-in-law are “righteous, intentional” parents, as President Nelson puts it. 

            Hank, Mary, and the two of us constructed a 3-D puzzle of the Salt Lake Temple.  Fun to hear Hank’s comments about progress, challenges, accomplishment.   Here’s hoping the experience increases his desire to “go inside someday.”  The renovation will be completed about the time he is ready—turning 8 in September.  

            It was a pretty “routine” week at the Library—a mix of frustrations and accomplishment.  I mostly dislike all the “re-dos” necessary in the zone office.  Elder Challis patiently plans and corrects the hundreds of schedules each week for each missionary in the zone. 

            Mission Conference was a presentation by President and Sister Fenn about the events leading up to the martyrdom of Joseph Smith.   It was touching to be reminded of the loyalty of Hyrum and Joseph to each other.  The mission is blessed to be led by such gospel scholars and teachers.  

           Saturday morning, we joined Lindsey, Luke and Elle in Pleasant Grove for the Strawberry Days Parade.  It's fun that most of the towns in Utah Valley have a "Days" celebration sometime during the summer. Pleasant Grove used to have strawberry fields, but now, to keep the tradition alive, must ship in its strawberries.  Still, it's tasty fun, and it brings families and the community together. 

I love to build the temple

Happy Father's Day, Dad!  

Luke and Elle bonding time