Sunday, December 10, 2017

We feel like we are in Idaho!  It is so cold today.  However, my phone said it was 7 degrees in Rigby this morning and it was 32 degrees here; so we’re still not as cold as it is at home, but we are freezing.  We must be getting old!

After our Sunday meetings, Glade and I went to the Visitor Center to usher again.  It was packed with people who came in spite of the cold temps.  The parking lot was completely full and the stake center parking was nearly full as well.  It was wonderful to see such diversity in the crowds of people who came.

We spent most of our time in the creche display where the line seemed to go on forever and the press of people was constant.  We seldom see so many people of different ethnicities in one place, but DC would be the place for that.  The people were gracious and grateful for the beautiful displays—87 different nativities have been donated by local residents—and took lots of photos and enjoyed pointing things out to their children.  There were dozens of different countries represented.  Most of the children were well-behaved and parents kept a good “handle” on them.  There were also a lot of adults without children who came as well.  A youth group from Columbia, Maryland, gave the concerts tonight.  All the concerts are free.

Glade was really in his element as he had a chance to do some missionary work with a couple of gentlemen, one of whom was from India and was very interested in the Church.  Glade told him the Joseph Smith story and the man asked if we believed in the New Testament.  When Glade explained that we did, he said he wanted a Book of Mormon.  So, Glade took them in search of the sister missionaries who were moving among the throngs of people answering questions, etc. and introduced them.  The Sisters took it from there. 

Usually Glade is not interested in too much socializing, but if he can tell people about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, he just warms up immediately and loves to talk and share his testimony.

Good Night!  Hope all is well in your homes tonight and that they are filled with love!  😊