Utah Salt Lake Temple Square Mission

July 13, 2014

This Saturday we were able to go to Brighton again to the girl’s camp that is located there.  We had gone there last year and the sisters had such a good time.  There were a lot of team building activities that helped them bond.  It was a beautiful day and a nice break from normal missionary activities.  It is at times like this that we miss our cabin in the mountains, the beauty and the cooler temperatures.  But, we know it was by divine help that it was sold and so we are content.

The last two transfers we have not been as faithful to our district as we should, so we vowed this transfer to be consistent in our attendance.  They are doing something different in the district, instead of role playing with each other, they are doing “real play” in that we have members and non-members come and we teach them – a very interesting dynamic.  Several people have referred because of this experience.  We have such a lovely district leader, so dedicated, loving and faithful.

This week we also had large group training during Relief Society time.  Taggart, along with the temple coordinators, have been working very hard on this presentation.  As we give tours there are some real areas of concern and room for improvement.  The training went very well and we all learned a great deal.  I know personally that I always need to go with the Spirit or I cannot teach.

Taggart had a cortisone shot this week.  We were so hopeful that it would alleviate the pain, however it did not.  He has decided to have surgery next week because he cannot go on living with this discomfort.  After surgery he will be wearing a brace for four to twelve weeks.  With the summer being so hot, it will be difficult having this brace around his neck.  The advantage is that it will be over for him and he can go forth and have some needed energy and be free of pain and pills.

As always, we talked with Diane this week.  She continues to struggle with her financial situation, but she is attending church and trying to read scriptures and pray.  She is quite the character and we have many good laughs over the phone.  She always expresses her love for us and says we are the miracle in her life at the moment.  For us too, we have made a good friend and hope someday to meet her.  She says if she is ever baptized we have to be there and we thoroughly agree.