Family History

Emilie spoke today in her ward, which we attended.  She stood and bore her testimony about what joy the Gospel gives.  I think after all these months, she is beginning to feel just a little bit stressed about being ready to go.  But I believe she is mostly ready, and will no doubt be fine once she boards the plane for the MTC in Preston.

She quoted a favorite missionary scripture, and told two very tender stories.  I was deeply touched by the spirit of her testimony and her talk.  I know she will be an excellent missionary, and I am excited for her.

We visited with several other YSAs who were there to support her.  I could tell how much her ward loves her, and we at the center certainly do.

In the afternoon, we did something very special.  (I am using the royal "we.")  We all drove to Torslunde...early home of Peter Madsen.  Erin and Ethan hadn't been there before and they were delighted to look around the church/graveyard.  The tiny town is so lovely....so old and quiet.

While there, Erin took pictures until her cameras died.  She was taking them for the worldwide gravestone project.  She took pictures of every grave and will go home next week, and enter names, dates, places on the Family Search Website.  It is a lot of work, but it is a wonderful thing. to do.

It inspired me.  SK and I could go to little cemeteries all over the place and take pictures.  That would be a grand project to take home to Arizona....transcribing all those headstones.

On the way back into town, we stopped to see the Kristina statue, and the Little Mermaid.  Both were quite a hit with the children.

Posing with the Little Mermaid

Posing with Kristina

It was a full Sunday....and one that seemed especially suited for Family History service.

I think I am seeing a new focus for my life!