Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Well, here we are, happy as can be in the Referral Center. We are having so much fun that we have extended our mission to 23 months instead of 18. We will go home in February 2010.
Wow! That seems like a long way off but time flies when you're having as much fun as we are. We love it here and are so fortunate to serve in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple Square Mission.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Idaho Mountain Express: Earl Holding: maverick entrepreneur has made fortune through hard work and patience
This is a very interesting article about Earl Holding. President Monson praised him as his classmate. The article makes him out to be less than charitable, but to be a honorary member of the MTC means, to me, that he gives quite a bit annonymously.
Idaho Mountain Express: Earl Holding: maverick entrepreneur has made fortune through hard work and patience
Idaho Mountain Express: Earl Holding: maverick entrepreneur has made fortune through hard work and patience
Imagine our surprise when they introduced the Earl Holding family and made them honorary members of the MTC. Brother Newell introduced President Monson who made the presentation. The picture is not good from so far away: Carol Holding, Earl Holdin(in the wheelchair), their family, President Monson, Brother Newell.
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Well, after all these months we finally got to say a word or two to Lloyd Newell, the voice of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. "Hi, we're your cousin. Your grandmother and Elder Millet's grandfather were brother and sister." He smiled and introduced us to his son McKay who was sitting next to me. He's a very busy man and the broadcast is very time efficient.
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Coming home from our late shift at Westgate we saw lights in the distance and could not believe 3 trees were lit up at the Church Office Building. It was great to see the first Christmas lights. And, yes, we broke our rule and jay-walked across the street - no traffic.
Jay-walking was such a temptation since our street is in the middle of the block. We made a firm (except this night) to simply walk to the end of the block. We need all the exercise we can get. Elder Millet is too good a cook and loves to make treats.
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Shutterfly | Shared Picture Detail
Neice Megan's baby is so cute and Grandma Dodi is a great picture taker. We hope you enjoy this album. Click on the small Shutterfly/shared picture detail to view.
Shutterfly | Shared Picture Detail
Shutterfly | Shared Picture Detail
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
It was raining so hard and was so cold on Sunday morning that we wore our raincoats and were very, very thankful for our BIG Temple Square umbrella.
President Monson said he wanted to talk about things that had been on his mind for some time. He talked about change and, true to form, was so positive and upbeat. He encouraged us to recognize what is important and what is not, to find joy in the journey, to be grateful for our many, many blessings and to be "Happy All My Life."
The Spirit whispered to me that he truly is a Prophet of God. Every speaker was inspired. What a great conference.
President Monson said he wanted to talk about things that had been on his mind for some time. He talked about change and, true to form, was so positive and upbeat. He encouraged us to recognize what is important and what is not, to find joy in the journey, to be grateful for our many, many blessings and to be "Happy All My Life."
The Spirit whispered to me that he truly is a Prophet of God. Every speaker was inspired. What a great conference.
The closing hymn for Sunday morning session was "The morning breaks, the shadows flee; Lo, Zion's standard is unfurled! The dawning of a brighter day, Majestic rises on the world." What a great postlude for President Monson's talk.
Outside, the weather had changed and the sun was as bright as the song.
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Outside, the weather had changed and the sun was as bright as the song.
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The Conference Center is truly amazing. Over 100,000 people were on Temple Square. We were very, very busy. It was wonderful to attend both morning sessions and listen to the Priesthood session on the internet as we worked Wastgate Saturday night. I think Conference gets better and better, or as Leanne said, "Perhaps I get better and better and can appreciate it more." Thanks for the insight Leanne.
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
We arrived at the Conference Center in plenty of time to sit at the front of the Balcony section. Samantha, April, Leanne, and Roger. The only problem was that we were the last to get out after Conference was over. Remember, the first shall be last . . .
It was exciting to hear that temples will be built in Rome, Italy; Calgary, Alberta; Kansas City area, Pennsylvania, and Argentina. The conference was wonderful. It was great to be there.
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