Sunday, June 22, 2014

         We are getting used to the new schedule with an 8:30 a.m. start time for Priesthood Meeting and Relief Society.  The first thing I do is collect the power cord and pedal attachment for the electric piano in the Relief Society room, from the library and then stand on my head to get under the keyboard and find the outlet connections.  It is a very nice piano and I’m surprised at the flexibility in the “touch” of the keyboard and the expression that can be created from an electric instrument.  It is a step up from regular keyboards and looks like a small, slim-line piano. 

         Glade had a meeting at the temple this afternoon for coordinators and helped with a presentation.  He said it was a good meeting and afterward, everyone was treated with refreshments back here in our building in the comedor—cafeteria.

         It was nearly dark by the time he returned, but we went outside for a walk anyway.  It was a beautiful evening, even though heavy clouds threatened rain so I came back for my umbrella.  We passed several people walking around the grounds and learned that the missionaries had brought  guests on a bus to see the temple from the outside and hear a Gospel message.  Everyone was very friendly.  There was also a meeting in the chapel for parents and youth and it felt just like at home—activities going on all the time at the Church!   Then it started to rain in earnest and the wind came up blowing us right back inside the building.  It was a short walk, but great while it lasted.

         There is an excursion planned for the missionaries tomorrow to a small tourist town a couple of hours away.  A kind couple from our ward took us there last year after we first arrived; so we have been there once already, but thought it would be good to have an outing.

         Good Night, Everyone.  We send our love and prayers.