Yesterday was our day to give our "farewell talks" in our ward. I guess that we don't have "farewells" any more. Anyway, we spoke and our assigned topic was the "Law of Sacrifice". It is good to have that part of going on a mission out of the way.
We were humbled by all those who attended to hear us speak. The chapel, overflow and half way back into the cultural hall was filled. There were some from the group of us who were grounds volunteers at the Ogden Temple as well as several missionaries with whom we served and the Layton Bishop's Storehouse. Also in attendance were friends from our old ward, and even some from our ward who had moved away. Ann's uncle Bud and his wife from Almo, Idaho came and brought Ann's aunt Beryl from Burley, Idaho. Bud's daughter Tammy drove them down. We also had siblings, cousins and other family members who attended.
Seven of our children and their families were there. Amy who is in Boston and Jodi in Santa Barbara and their families were not able to be with us.
Following our Sacrament Meeting, the family (including extended) gathered in our home to eat and visit. It was a good to be able be with everyone, especially those we don't get to see much.
The next step will be to move on to other tasks that must be accomplished before we leave for the MTC on 11 March.
