With the Smiths (Draper Temple)
I got the nicest email from a woman in South Africa who I interviewed several months ago. She let me know that after I challenged her to be more regular in her scripture reading, she has worked hard to read her Bible every day and has felt God's help so much more in her life. I love that!
We had a meeting with the Ensign College Institute director who also is in charge of doing all the in person student, non member Ecclesiastical Endorsement interviews for Ensign. He was feeling very overwhelmed because all he was seeing was over 100 students waiting for interviews and he had no idea which were his and which were Pathway. After we met with him, we went through the list and sent him the 8 names that were his. The other 90 something are ours of course. I'm sure he is feeling much calmer now. Us, not so much :)
Friday night we went to another summer concert in the park, this one actually in the Brigham Young Historic Park. It was a fun night of jazz and the weather was beautiful.
Phoenix Jazz and Swing Band with the Sugar Sisters
Saturday we made a quick trip to Logan so Gary could help Richard with some weed whacking and I could play with grandkids. Then last night we had a dinner with all 200 or so full time missionaries in our mission at the Mission President's home (yard). It was great, beautiful evening, great food and so many good people.
So many fun missionaries to talk with and they have such fun stories.
We start this next week off with our monthly two hour all teams Pathway meeting. It's usually a mix of things that actually have something to do with what we do and things that we have nothing to do with. So, we'll see how that goes. Then, tomorrow night we have a devotional where President and Sister Holmes will be giving their "farewell" talks. They'll talk, the choir will sing and everyone will cry. We're looking forward to it!
From Gary: Today is Fathers Day! We were asked by the Bishop to play O My Father in Sacrament meeting. We have found many piano accompanied violin and viola duets that we love to play. Music is a great way to find the Spirit of God and become inspired to be better and do better.
As I reflect on my father, William Donald Pack, I am so grateful for him in my life! He was so kind and gentle and taught me so many things about working hard, loving the outdoors, and loving God and our neighbors. We spent many hours fishing together and talking about the beauty of the earth. I love him! I have always loved him and wished I were more like him. I still find myself longing to speak to him. I miss him so much.
As I reflect on my chance to be a father, I am so humbled that Sylvia and I have been able to have our seven amazing children! We love our six sons and one favorite daughter! We love the families they have formed and the amazing things they are doing in the world. We thank our Father in Heaven every day for our family! Happy Fathers Day to all!
Elder and Sister Pack
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