Sunday, December 31, 2017

Glade went to church with me this morning and enjoyed the Spanish Ward.  He loves hearing the talks in Spanish and loves visiting with the members and practicing the language.  I’m really glad since that means I don’t have to go alone to play.

Our Rock Creek Ward, which includes only senior missionaries, had Sacrament Meeting this afternoon, but that was the only meeting of the day.  It was really nice to have a little extra time.  The speakers were great and the musical number was presented by all of the Priesthood brethren who went to the front of the chapel, in the choir seats, and sang “We’ll Bring the World His Truth” or “The Armies of Helaman.”  I just love to hear the men sing and they made beautiful music.  I played for them and it was all rather impromptu, but you would have never suspected it.

I cooked salmon for Glade’s dinner and we enjoyed a nice meal together.  Then we started our new puzzles.  There are four Disney puzzles painted by Thomas Kincaid so we each have our own.  We cleared the Christmas table cloth and nativities from the kitchen table and set them up there.  Our Christmas tree and other lights will stay lit and in place for a while yet.  When Glade’s back started telling him he had bent over the puzzle long enough, we broke open our new Yahtzee game and played a few rounds.  It’s a comfortable game that doesn’t take much strategy and is low stress.  We are working on some goals for the new year and will finish them tomorrow.

We hope you all enjoyed a peaceful New Year’s Eve and that those who still have to travel will arrive home safe and sound!   We send you all our love!