Preparation Moments, Not Day

We continue to be amazed by the group that comes to the Institute Class that we have the privilege to teach each week. There is a core group of about fourteen and then another twelve to fourteen that make it off and on. Today we had twenty that made it for the class. At times there are part of the core group that have to drop out, mainly because of work or school. Last week one of the male YSA that has been a core strength for the last twenty months let us know that he has a new job and cannot come in the future. But today we had a new recently returned missionary that came for the first time that we hope will become a strong part of that core going forward.

We count Saturday as our Preparation Moment (since it is never a Preparation Day). We still get to talk with most of our family after Institute. This morning as we called, Wendy's oldest two boys were at Becky's, Wendy and Spencer was gone to a Christmas Party, Janeene and her family were in Park City for a stay at a condo, Brenda was dog sitting for Janeene, and Marla was at home. Those Skype and FaceTime calls are so important we try hard to avoid conflicts as much as possible.

After a quick trip to the grocery store and lunch Elder Oveson had to go to the Stake Meetings. It is amazing how many people come up and ask him where Sister Oveson is when he goes into the Stake Center. The Stake President was out of town, but asked the rest of the Presidency to meet to work on the yearend goals and calendar. Some progress was made, but they need to be turned in by the 20th of this month. There was also a Stake Priesthood Executive Meeting to get the High Council involved in the process.

Sister Oveson is always equally busy at home, writing our weekly letter to friends and family, Crock Pot cooking part of the meal for tomorrow, ironing shirts and taking care of things around the apartment. That is the only way that we are able to get everything done with the rest of our schedule. It is great to be busy and to try to make a difference here in this little part of the kingdom.