We just got back from a very busy weekend. When we go to San Antonio, we always head up to the temple—which sits atop the highest point in Texas hill country. When the temple is closed, the gates shut us out, but still it is worth the drive. It is a beautiful and peaceful place, and the spirit is strong.
Having Zoey and Cameron enjoy SeaWorld was a wonderful experience. We took them to the airport on Sunday after conference and watched Cam “take charge” of Zo. The Delta lady who helped us was delightful, and she gave Cameron a serious charge to take care of Zoey. She stressed to him how he was 31 and needed to be the one in charge. It was fun to watch him guide and guard Zoey through the security and to the gate. He assured everyone that it was “okay” because he would make sure she was fine. It was sweet. At Sunday’s conference session I had to be there early to practice with the choir, so Cameron excused himself and went to welcome people as they arrived. This was his third time here, so he knows and loves the people who know and love him. He introduced himself to the Torreses and anyone else—he’s a people person, for sure. He is a blessing!
I love Felicia Wood! I am so glad she let us share yesterday with her! I am excited for her to intern as an administrator in Granite at Matheson JHS. She will be an excellent administrator. Her background in mental health and counseling will help so many students. She has helped our family personally and many teachers and students in the eleven years we worked together at Copper Hills. Her husband was in a convention all day, but we got to eat supper together on the RiverWalk. Excellent day!
Cameron and Zoey were surprised that our conference sessions were in Spanish. They used earphones for interpretation, and had a completely new experience. I strained my brain for two hours and went home exhausted. President and Sister Torres spoke their “farewell.” We will miss them—they are amazing, brilliant, beautiful people who are full of the spirit and true missionaries. Today we gathered in McAllen for our mission conference and listened to Pres. Torres for the final time. He has spiritual insight and a way of teaching that sets us all on fire. He taught on the Restoration (which we have been teaching for two weeks)—all from the New Testament and Book of Mormon. Just as they move back home to Honduras, their oldest son graduated from HS and seminary and received his mission call to Brazil.
We are grateful for the call to serve here in the Texas McAllen Mission. We learn much every day as we read the scriptures, pray together, prepare lessons, listen to counsel, and study all these things. We love you all. Come unto Him every day.
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