The third day

We had the opportunity to practice teach this morning. It was sort of "role playing" where we met with an "investigator" in a home-like setting and taught her as if she were a new contact. It was very interesting, even inspiring, and we found that we work very well together, knowing just when to take over from each other.

We also have had some very pleasant discussions with other senior missionaries especially at meals. We are all impressed with the very great good will that we see in the other missionaries, teachers, and everyone involved. The sheer numbers of people -- and especially the diversity of ethnicities -- is astounding. Not as much diversity among the seniors, though. We have two sisters from Germany (going to France) and one from France (going to Virginia) and of the rest, about half are from Idaho. Speaking of which, we saw Ryan Thurston on our first day here, and our vetrinarian who is going to Nauvoo to work with oxen!

Thanks to you all for your love and support.