46 Years
Even after meetings last week, we are not sure how the merging of zones will affect
our responsibilities in the zone. The next
few months are likely to be a challenge for me with my “ducks-in-a-row”
mindset. The “ducks” probably won’t be
in straight rows for a while. Library
leadership has some long range goals, but for now the goal is to see that all
missionaries can help set up Family Search accounts and aid guests with
research.
Speaking of
merging, we’ve been doing hours of that in the new training. I wanted to be
working on my own lines, instead of merging fictitious individuals in beta. But,
I reminded myself, “Missionary first; researcher, second.” Or more to the point, “Trained
missionary first…”
The new
training did motivate us to learn how to add audio files in memories. I am delighted to share the voices of Grandpa
and Grandma Mitchell. In 1977, they sent
a cassette tape to Kansas on which they had recorded memories and their
testimonies. A treasure! We also added to my great uncle’s page,
audios of his recitals of Marriot Edgar stories, a cherished family reunion tradition.
We were
excited to share the audio additions with my cousin, Kathy, when we spent Thursday
evening with her and her husband.
Kathy’s father is my grandfather’s brother. We grew up on the same street. She was delighted with the
audio clips. More to come.
It was a
good week to meet with old friends: the
Sweeneys from Olathe; Michelle, my high school friend; and the Carpenters, MTC
friends. The Carpenters helped us
celebrate our 46th Anniversary with lunch at the COB. (They didn’t know we were celebrating 😊, but it still “counts.”)
Thursday
afternoon, we went to the Ogden Temple.
Since its “makeover,” it is not Provo’s twin anymore! I am at
a loss for words when it comes to describing the beauty of the temples. Nor can I pick a favorite. The campus, which
includes the Ogden Tabernacle, is striking.
Many of the walls are stone with dark wood. Instead of a large chandelier in the celestial
room, there is a magnificent dome.
We attended
two performances in the Assembly Hall—a mission “perk.” One was the “Letter Carrier Band.” Stirring
marches and fun drummer. The other was a
piano duet recital by Bishop Causse and his friend, Nicholas Giusti. Amazing! Absolutely! We chose to sit on the balcony close to the stage which means we were
practically on the stage. Facing Bishop
Causse, we couldn’t see his hands, but enjoyed his expressions. We certainly could see Giusti’s hands as they
flew (and sometimes pounded) across the keys, creating “magic.” Go look for them!
Sunday
evening was a heavenly start to the week.
We were with Christopher and his family for their
back-to-school-kick-off-dinner which we ate outside in their charming
pergola. Afterwards, in keeping with family
tradition, Christopher gave his kids a father’s blessing. “I have no greater joy than to hear that my
children walk in truth.”
Ogden Temple--10th temple of mission |
BYU Education Week brought the Sweeneys to Utah |
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