I was not surprised that I teared up almost as soon as I arrived in the Tabernacle and heard the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing "The Impossible Dream". I expect that the answer to my question of last week is "Yes, I will be emotional each time I hear the choir sing in the Tabernacle." Gregory had introduced me to another one of the hymns they sang today: For I Am Called By Thy Name, so that was special, too.
Today I went with two friends to the broadcast performance; then I walked home in the rain with my friend from last week--but this time with my big umbrella sheltering both of us. I had just enough time to eat breakfast before rejoining my other friend for choir practice. I enjoyed a heavenly hug as we practiced a piece I had sung in St. Louis South Stake Conference a while back--a Mack Wilberg arrangement of the 23rd Psalm. I could almost hear my old friends singing with us.
I struggled to stay awake during sacrament meeting, so I was glad when my friend suggested we attend the Family History class. One might think that I would have enough of Family History during training, but I never seem to tire of this--and I knew it would help me stay awake! I picked up a few pointers and found something I had been wondering about, so it was time well spent. In the women's meeting later I was able to affirm how important I have found it to read scriptures every day.
I talked with my oldest daughter this morning. It was good to catch up with her. Then this afternoon I talked with my friend who drove out with me. I am glad to have had that opportunity.
This evening I worked on writing a life sketch of a fourth great grand aunt who had a rather unusual life. Then I went back to cleaning up the records. There is a lot of that work to do. While I was working on FamilySearch I got an email notice that my dear sweetheart had sent me a link to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing I Feel My Savior's Love. I listened to that and then replied almost in real time to a comment he posted on the blog. I am so grateful for the marvelous electronic devices that make it possible for us to stay connected even though we are so far apart. Blessings abound!
Choir practice for the Mission Devotional tomorrow morning is just a bit after 6 in the morning, so I am off to bed. Blessed Sabbath to all!
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