Sunday, November 17, 2013

          Thanks for the energizing birthday greetings, calls, emails, and messages.  I loved the connection to everyone, and the warm feelings will keep me going with a brighter smile and a lift to my step.  It was a great day for a birthday and I send you all my love.

          Choir practice started at 8:30 a.m. and the conference started at 10:00.  Today’s experience was very different from yesterday’s.  The chapel filled up early followed by the cultural hall.  The meeting was broadcast in several overflow auxiliary rooms and it was a thrill to see so many attend.  The meeting started only15 minutes late and seemed to be an excellent meeting—well organized and well prepared. It would have only been better if I could have understood the talks. 

         The choir did great again and it was rewarding to play for them. Someone brought fresh donuts and fruit drinks for refreshment during our short break between the practice and the meeting.  

          There was a rehearsal for the music class recital this afternoon and when I entered the chapel, a sweet lady who had heard it was my birthday, gave me a gift—a souvenir she had purchased on a trip.  It was difficult to accept, because it probably meant something special to her; but it would have been so ungrateful to refuse, so I just gave her a big hug and thanked her profusely.  She works in the temple several days a week and is a faithful and dedicated church member who always has a beautiful smile.

          I am grateful today for goodly parents and their legacy of hard work, dedicated service to Church and community, integrity, and love of family.  I pray that this legacy will be passed on to my children and grandchildren.  I am so grateful for their marriage, their commitment to each other, and for giving me life and a solid foundation to build upon.  I am truly blessed!