Summer is Over

Today is the last day of summer vacation and I will be spending it getting things finished up in my classroom, of course. This has been a beautiful summer with perfect weather, except for the cooler June which got summer off to a slow start. I wish we had a few more weeks. Hopefully it won't be too hot for the classroom and we can have a wonderful autumn.

I have been doing some reading in "The Book of Mormon Made Easier" by David Ridges. I don't really have comprehension problems, but his commentaries help me remember the events that have happened to get the scriptures to the point of each chapter. And the bolding of words and concepts helps me center my thoughts on what is important. I remember one time Josh saying that he sometimes struggled with comprehending or understanding exactly what was important in each chapter. I think this book would be a great help to others who have the same problem. It takes three books in the series to get through the entire Book of Mormon, but it really does help with deeper understanding. I have recognized the great mission of the Sons of Mosiah with their missionary efforts and what they went through during those 14 years. My eyes have really been opened and I can't wait for the morning to read another chapter. One chapter at a time helps me concentrate with all the helps Bro. Ridges gives.



For my family outside of Utah, or inside for that matter, this Sunday will be a very different Sunday for many of us. I don't ever recall a Sunday when we are excused from attending Sacrament Meeting. In fact, there will be no Sacrament Meeting or Sunday School, or any other meeting of the traditional block schedule. Instead, we are meeting for the dedication of the Oqquirah Temple (Just how do you spell that word?) The new temple in South Jordan. With our stake center closed for remodeling, the two Castle Dale wards are attending meetings in the Orangeville Wardhouse and the 8th North building, so we have three wards in each building. The dedication sessions are at 9:00 am in both buildings, and another one at 3:00 in our building. This will enable families to attend a session and have baby-sitters available. You need a current temple recommend or a special recommend for the temple dedication only. Anyone 8 or older is invited to attending after getting the required recommend. Doors to the building will be locked at 8:30. With three wards in our building I am assuming it will be very crowded, so we will be there bright and early with our white hankies. I only remember being to the dedication of the Winter Quarters Temple, or was it the Nauvoo Temple? But it was in the afternoon and we still had sacrament meeting. We didn't skip the meetings for the dedication of the Draper Temple so this is a little bit different. Should make for a very nice Sunday afternoon.

Hope you all have a great day!