This morning my Cuban friend showed me how to get into the Conference Center to avoid any weather issues we might encounter. Today was actually a beautiful day, cool in the morning and warm in the afternoon. But eventually I will undoubtedly be very glad to have strategies for avoiding inclement weather.
Our training this morning was on the new indexing program, which will be online and available on all sorts of devices, including tablets and phones. We are doing some testing of the program now, and overall I really like it. It is exciting to have the capability to use any device, including cell phones, as long as there is an internet connection. I was especially glad that my Cuban sister said, "This I can do!" As a native Spanish speaker, her contribution can be invaluable in indexing.
In the afternoon we learned some techniques for helping others with their family history. I had used the helper feature before and my records were used in a demonstration. In the demo I learned of some collateral [cousin] lines I had not previously considered researching. If I ever finish cleaning up the other records and attaching all available sources, including those I can create from documents I have attached myself, I will have a place to do more original research.
We learned that as a group we can plan to continue our associations with one another as an activity group. One suggestion was to go as a group to Music and the Spoken Word each Sunday. All of us, regardless of our individual assignments will have Sunday as a day of rest, and should be able to attend. It will be nice to have that way to keep in touch.
The last activity of our training was a visit from one of the medical doctors who volunteer in the mission clinic. She spoke mainly about the importance of exercises which can help us to stay strong. In addition to the walking which we do as we go to various places on campus, there are two exercises which help to improve balance. The first is to practice raising one's arms and rising from a chair without help from one's hands and arms. This is to be done 10 times a day. The second is to balance for a full minute on each foot--building up to that if one cannot do it from the beginning. Balance is important in preventing falls, which are a risk for us seniors. I plan to add these exercises to my routine.
I enjoyed talking for quite a while with my daughter this evening, catching up on things back home. Lilly the dog still takes exception to Lunar the cat receiving any attention. However, she still really enjoys getting a taste of the cat's food!
I am listening to "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" which Gregory sent me today--such wonderful music and words! We will talk and pray together later tonight.
Tomorrow we missionaries will learn what our assignments will be, at least initially. Exciting times!
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