Coral and violet, blue-bonnet blue and buttercup yellow, deep red and pink, snowy white and lavender. Driving along the highways of Texas in February and March is like sliding on the edges of a rainbow. I insist that they are wildflowers, not weeds, and it amazes me to come upon a field of bluebells or coral bells. It is beautiful and green.
We are in Houston for a few days because it is spring break. Today we were able to do some sealings before the endowment session. We were blessed to do some of my family names from Sweden after acting as couple proxies for some Spanish couples while their family members acted for the children. It was a lovely day, as you can guess by some pictures of the Houston Temple. Houston is much more humid than Laredo’s “desert” and doesn’t get quite as hot in the summer—although, you can guess the humidity can make it miserable.
We met Dera and Mark Warner at the San Antonio Temple last Friday and had a lovely lunch after our session. The SA Temple sits high above the beautiful city of San Antonio with unparalleled views. We love San Antonio!
It turns out that I had to speak twice in the last week. Saturday I spoke at the Relief Society birthday party on the Pioneer Spirit. Sunday Jim and I spoke in the 4th Ward sacrament meeting on “Feed My Sheep.” Both were great experiences. Speaking in English is not a problem. The YSA sang in 2nd Ward, and I accompanied. This coming Sunday I will speak in Spanish, and Jim will bear his testimony in Spanish. (If he can volunteer me to speak, I can volunteer him to add his testimony, huh?)
Sunday night we were able to attend Juan Carlos’ baptism. We have loved getting to know him as he has attended institute and church often for a few months. It is amazing how many new converts are young men.
I’ve always believed in life-long learning, so I am grateful to be learning Spanish, immersing myself in the scriptures, and learning the culture and peoples of south Texas. We trust in the Lord and follow His call. Please continue to pray for us. We love and appreciate you all.
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