Week of August 21, 2016

Sunday we attended the Tabernacle Choir broadcast. We went home teaching to a sister in the branch. We had a good visit with her—longer than usual, but she’s having some challenges in her life and we wanted to be of help to her. After we ate dinner we had phone calls from family and a visit from a couple we home teach that we’ve been friends with. It was a good day.

Conference Center - a different perspective

 In the evening we went to the top of the Conference Center to see the sunset. We had a private tour by a sweet lady and we got several pictures of the sunset. It was very nice and it was a fun evening.

Sunset from Conference Center

Monday was my sister’s birthday so we called her when we thought it was late enough that she was up. We didn’t account for her being at her daughter’s home so we woke her. I worked on some research and reviewed my lessons for the week. When I talked with Barbers they indicated we may be asked to take over the Tree classes when the couple doing that goes home in October. They are trying to come up with a schedule that works with what we are already doing. The class of new missionaries is a good one—they seem to catch on quickly and are good to work with.

In the evening we met our group of missionaries for another dinner at Hires. This was hump day for the 18 month missionaries. It turns out that quite a few of the couples have extended so we won’t have a small group left after all.

Tuesday Ted taught in the afternoon. He did a good job. He really relates well to the students. In the evening we attended the concert in the park. The group was Voice Male and the crowd was unbelievable. I was afraid we wouldn’t get seats. We left early enough that we could walk for about half an hour before we got to the park, but it was full even though we were about half an hour early. Their fans really loved them so that’s good for them.

Wednesday I taught in the morning and we were out in time to get to the temple for the 12 o’clock session. Ted was delayed a little bit so we were late getting back for the afternoon classes. I stayed a little after class and did some more research, but I wasn’t feeling very well so I cancelled my walking with Sister Tauzin and went to bed a little early.

Thursday I was feeling better and I was able to teach the class. We have backup teachers scheduled, but we haven’t used them so far so I’m not sure what would happen if we needed to.

Friday we had two enrichment classes. Sister Kay taught in the morning and had about 9 students. She asked me if I would be willing to teach a class on IrfanView at our stake family history fair in October. I think it sounds fun. I won’t have computers for the students, so I can just demonstrate, but I think it will go well. I taught Unique Searches in the afternoon. My class was really full. I think there was only one empty seat and the trainers all sat in the aisle. There was good participation and I received some really good comments. It made me feel good. I was feeling much better today so that helped. I stayed and did a little research and helped a lady who wanted some research assistance.

Sunset from Conference Center

In the evening we went to the last concert in the park. The group was Ultimi and they were three tenors that sang very well. They sang quite a few opera pieces as well as some less formal songs. It was really amazing. Just before it started, Elder Dallin Oaks walked across the front. Interestingly, that was only the 4th general authority I’ve seen while we’ve been here. The concert was amazing and I really enjoyed it.

Saturday I did some things around the apartment then went to the library for a few hours. I am trying to get some Finnish research done before Elder and Sister Aromaa go home on September 16. They are the only ones that specialize in Finland.