Glorious Day

Lots of meetings today--all wonderful. The cafeteria this morning was a great example for honoring the Sabbath as there were no workers and only cereal and bagels with a small packet of cream cheese were offered. They were back to work for lunch and dinner. I suppose the student workers were given time for their own church meetings before coming to work.

We have listened to lots of good music by talented young missionaries. Several young elders were very accomplished on the piano and one played the cello--excellent. A sister with a very good voice sang and accompanied herself. Two trios of sisters, each of which are going to the same mission, were outstanding. Mary Ellen Edmunds, a noted and fun loving church speaker, spoke in our RS. At one point she shouted and repeated, "Sisters, DO NOT TOUCH THE ELDERS!" Then she added, "It's all right if you take note of the ones you want to touch later!"

Had some rather pointed instruction on our dress. I talked to Sister Boone (MTC President's wife) afterward. Turns out that Pres. Boone is a brother to Flake, George and John in Snowflake. Alyssa and Cameron know them I'm sure. Their mother was a Flake. Pres. Boone has a good sense of humor along with his inspiration. He kept us chuckling at our first meeting this week and again at the farewell meeting tonight for all missionaries who were having their last Sunday today. Only 222 are leaving, which he said is a small group, but they are headed to all parts of the world. The MTC administrator, Brother Heaton, talked at the fireside on repentance. It was unusually good and thought provoking. He used Alma 26 quite a bit and pictured it as a positive experience with blessings.

Just for me I'm sure, Pres. Boone told us we are to be strictly neutral on politics. Being shielded from the world here without thinking of my usual political concerns is a good feeling. We will soon go into the world, however, and among us, all deal with every situation imaginable. For now it's just nice to be uplifted.