Saturday: A Day of Diversity

Saturdays come with a great deal of diversity. We start early and go, and go, and go all day. One thing we look forward to every Saturday is our Institute class. It is worth getting up early (5:00 a.m.) to teach such a marvelous group of young adults. Today was the beginning of a new course, "Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon".

As we finish a course and begin again with a new curriculum we can't help but wonder who will continue to attend and who will we be missing. Today we started class with about 12, but were pleasantly surprised to have 20 there by the end of class.  There were about 4-5 others who we were missing. In an effort to get everyone there on time Elder Oveson offered the class a bribe for next week. He told them we will bring treats, and those who are there at 7:00 a.m. as class begins will receive and extra treat. We will have to see what this new incentive plan does for our class.

After class we hurry home to make Skype or FaceTime calls with most of our family. It is so good to see our children, son-in-laws and grandchildren each week. Most of the grands had extra stories to tell today, which we appreciate. We spent a little longer than usual but still had time to go for groceries when we were done.

This afternoon Elder Oveson had presidency meeting, Stake Priesthood Executive Meeting and Bishopric Training, while Sister Oveson had the afternoon to make some clothing repairs, write letters, and take care of a few little things that seem to be neglected around the apartment.