Getting more organized for Y E Dinners. 12 February 2017

I had a long conversation with my oldest daughter focusing a lot on the reception for my marriage to my Sweetheart.  My ideas are not traditional it seems--I do not want fancy decorations, or fancy dress, etc.

I did get to the Tabernacle in time to hear both the rehearsal and the broadcast.  This was especially nice because all of the songs were from Rogers and Hammerstein musicals.  I sang along during the rehearsal--not loudly. Of course, several of the songs brought me to tears.  I have less than a dozen times left to be in person at these performances.  I do not think I will exactly miss them, because I will have other things to think about, but I surely have enjoyed this opportunity, to experience these broadcasts in person, especially the ones in the Tabernacle.

Indexing did not go very well today.  I just could not figure out some of the names on the two batches I downloaded, even though the second batch had the original index covering the names on the film.

My Louisiana friend and I were asked to go to the regular Sunday School class today, instead of being taught by young elders.  As it turned out, that was probably a good thing, as both of us had some experiences to share during the class time.

The Relief Society sisters are doing an awesome job of feeding the young elders--next week alone 30 of the 36 will get dinner.  The down side for me is getting the paper work organized.  I had expected the new sister to work with me this evening, but it is a good thing that she could not.  It took me about 3 hours, but I finally have the process streamlined--I think.  We will see how it goes next week when we work together!

I talked with my youngest daughter while I was working on the dinners. She reminded me I had not sent my itinerary to my middle daughter for the trip I get to make to Arizona the end of March. I really had intended to do that--but had forgotten.

Talking tonight with my Sweetheart was the icing on the cake, of course.  We appreciate the devices that help us stay well in touch--but look forward to being together in a little over 2 months.