We loved Conference Weekend! We went to the Saturday morning session in the Conference Center, then drove to Logan and spent time with Grandpa Davis and had dinner with Richard and Blaine and their families before enjoying the Saturday evening session. We spent Conference Sunday at home, being lazy, loving the conference sessions and celebrating Gary's birthday. It was nice to be less busy and just enjoy the day. The highlight was President Nelson's talk where it felt like he was having a personal chat with us from his living room. We've watched it twice so far and it is just so good and needed!
Black Forest Cherry cupcakes for the birthday boy
The messages of Conference really touched us! Please read Elder Kearon's message God's Intent To Bring You Home. I loved this quote: "My friends, my fellow disciples on the road of mortal life, our Father’s beautiful plan, even His “fabulous” plan,1 is designed to bring you home, not to keep you out.2 No one has built a roadblock and stationed someone there to turn you around and send you away. In fact, it is the exact opposite. God is in relentless pursuit of you. He “wants all of His children to choose to return to Him,”3 and He employs every possible measure to bring you back." God loves His children! :)
We have had a very strange week with Pathway. The number of students requesting interviews has dropped to fewer than we have ever seen since starting this mission assignment. So, we've worked on problems, gone through and cleared out duplicates and worked on a presentation for a meeting in a couple weeks. Fortunately on Friday we got a new batch of students who need interviews so there is hope for a better week ahead.
Tuesday we went to the Oquirrh Mountain Temple and enjoyed the beautiful view from the front of the temple toward the east.
Pathway Missionaries at Oquirrh Mountain
That evening we had dinner with Gary's brother David and his wife Sandy at the apartment of Elder and Sister Ng. David was companions with Elder Ng in Hong Kong many years ago. Both David and Gary knew Elder Ng's father who was the Stake Patriarch in Hong Kong. Sister Ng also served in Hong Kong for her mission. We had a beautiful dinner and fun conversation. Elder Ng is an amazing cook! Sister Ng helped of course. The Ngs met briefly in Hong Kong when they were both missionaries, then met again in England when they were both in school there. They spent most of their lives in Holland, and plan to go back there after their mission here in Salt Lake City.
Hong Kong Connection
We are trying to meet other missionaries in our Zone since we are now called to be Assistant Zone Leaders. On Thursday we met a few of them who serve in Military Relations. It was fun to see what other missionaries in our Zone do. They work on the 24th floor of the Church Office Building which has a great view over the city. We were maybe just a little jealous of their view.
The cherry trees at the Utah State Capitol are in bloom so we walked up there this week (at a very slow uphill pace) and were amazed at all the people. But, even with all the people, it was so beautiful and a fun walk.
At the Capital While Blooming
Friday night we had some excitement in our apartment building. The fire alarm went off at around 10:00 pm and we got to have an impromptu neighborhood party. More than ten fire trucks showed up and we all waited around while the fire department investigated and then were able to go back inside about half an hour later. Fortunately the weather was beautiful and there were lots of fun people to talk to. We always love seeing and spending a few minutes with the Sister Missionaries from all over the world who live in our apartment complex and serve on Temple Square. We met one from Taiwan who was here for her first day in Salt Lake and was glad to speak a little Mandarin with Gary while we waited for the excitement to die down a little bit.
Fire Alarm Fun
Have a wonderful week and remember how much we love you all!
Elder and Sister Pack
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