Skype is for Senior Missionaries and Grandkids

One of our favorite things to do every week is to visit with our family on Skype or FaceTime. This happens Saturday mornings as soon as we can get home from our Institute class.

Our first call had a slight technical difficulty. We could see them, but they could only see a black screen from us. So we had them call us back. Same result. We even changed from FaceTime to Skype. Same. We finally just visited with them without the video on their end.

We rebooted the computer before the other calls, which seemed to correct the problem and we were able to visit. It is so fun to see who are the Photo-Bombers and who tries to avoid the camera. That can be different people each week. The 3 year old is the most consistent camera hog. The 13 hour difference makes our morning their bedtime. The toddler loves to wave hello to us, and says "Love You" as we hang up.  The older grands have their drama to report, or simply avoid the camera. In any case we love these wonderful grandchildren and are happy for technology that allows us to keep in touch with these loved ones who are growing up so fast.

Our Institute class attendance was down a little this week. There were 14 who attended, but we had a wonderful discussion on Obedience Brings Blessings & about the importance of the fall of Adam & Eve. This afternoon Elder Oveson had meetings while Sister Oveson worked on projects at the apartment.

A couple weeks ago in our Skype call with one of the Self-Reliance Senior Missionary couples they shared something that they do that we decided to try. Each night at the end of the day they watch a talk from the last General Conference. Even though we always watch, read and study the talks from General Conference, we had not thought about a daily dose of General Conference. We have been doing it every night and it is a great idea. Jut a thought that you may want to consider to end the day on a wonderful note.