Day 314: Sunday, September 20

Several weeks ago every member of our ward got a letter from the bishop saying to be at church today for a special, important announcement. The chapel was literally packed with inactive members in addition to all the guests for a baby blessing. The special announcement was actually a chastising to all those who did not get the special green recommend and attend the Oquirrh Mountain Temple dedication. Seriously. I am sure many people needed to hear that in such a blunt way, and if you were out of town you should have figured out a way. Sometimes we all need to be shocked into obedience, I guess, but a letter in the mail? Really? The funniest part was the amount of people who walked out in the middle of sacrament meeting, especially the inactives. In addition to that one, we were told not to rely on texting for visiting teaching and home teaching, and for something else that I can't remember but obviously made a big impression on me. All I can say is - only in Utah.

We spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out, watching a movie and reading. It was your typical relaxing Sunday afternoon complete with fine, home-cooked food and a beautiful sunset.