God Bless America

Saturdays seem to be a different schedule every week, and today was no exception. We had such an incredibly busy week, our legs and body let us know we are not as young as we used to be, and that hiking a thousand stairs is not what we are used to doing.

Our Saturday routine starts early enough that we don't try to do our walk, but totally love going early to teach our Institute class. It is such a joy to interact with these amazing young adults, and to have 22 in attendance is amazing. We are so thankful for each and every one of them. One of our regular participants was absent today as she was opening her mission call with her family. Pharun and her sister both have receive calls to serve in the Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission. They will be strong addition to our missionary force here. Pharun will begin a mini mission here on August 10th, and report to the MTC October 16th. Her sister goes to the MTC on the same date.

As we made calls home to family today we were excited most of them were together. It is always fun to have our grandchildren come to report on their week and the things they are doing. We are so blessed to see them even as we serve on the other side of the world.


This afternoon Elder Oveson had meeting with his stake assignment and Sister Oveson tagged along with some of the other senior missionaries to the American Summerfest Celebration (combining Memorial Day and the 4th of July). It feels so good to be together with other Americans, having a  boy scout troop join with US Marines to present the Colors (Flag presentation), and hear the US National Anthem. We also had lunch options to purchase such as hamburgers, hotdogs, ribs, tacos or BBQ to name a few. We are so grateful for our heritage and the blessing of being citizens of The United States of America.  We feel to say, as the words of a patriotic hymn, "God Bless America, Land That We Love."