95 Years and Pressing On


I am changing the lyrics to “Sunshine in My Soul” this morning: “There are clouds in the sky today, and I hope the raindrops fall.”   Maybe it’s the farm girl in me thinking that it’s been too hot and dry.
            On Labor Day, we labored at the library until 5pm.  Surprisingly, we did have patrons there who decided to forego picnics and concerts in favor of hard research—which is no picnic.  I spent most of the day reviewing new training—no picnic there either, just bugs. 
After work, we waited for cooler temperatures to hike a couple of miles on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, accessing the section by Hoogle Zoo.  Great view of the city from there, with the added bonus of a stunning sunset.
            It turns out our mission president, President Fenn, is not only a Book of Mormon scholar, but also a pizza aficionado. He and Sister Fenn hosted zone leaders, about 50 of us, in their “outdoor living space” on Thursday evening.  We each made our own pizza, by rolling out the dough, made the night before by the Fenns, and topping it with dozens of gourmet choices of sauces, cheeses, meats, and vegetables.  President then baked each one in his brick oven.  With the temperature about 975 degrees, it took less than a minute. The results:  YUM! 
Friday evening, we were captivated by the wonderful music and video clips in the celebration of President Nelson’s 95th birthday, appropriately themed, “Let Us All Press On.”  I understood why our daughter, Lindsey, was anxious to come and hear Nathan Pacheco in person.  She was not disappointed.  Bravissimo!  The choir was also joined by Donny Osmond, Jenny Oaks Baker and Family Four, Gentri, and the Bonner Family.  President Nelson ended the show with his testimony.  Spiritual high.   
President and Sister Nelson also attended Music and the Spoken Word this morning, afterwards taking the microphone to sincerely thank the choir and orchestra.  Sweet to be there.  The choir ended the broadcast with, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” another wonderful anthem of gratitude. 
Please take time to be lifted by watching both the celebration and the broadcast. 
Sunset on Labor Day 

Sunrise from the Capitol steps--early morning walk

The Conference Center was packed! 
    
             

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