On the morning of June 3, we were honored to attend Meimei Lu and Sam Mansfield’s live sealing in the Washington DC Temple. Brother Gene Schaerr performed the sealing. It was a moment to rejoice to them marry in the temple under temple covenants. In the evening, we went to the Foulger-Pratt Farm for the ring ceremony for Meimei and Sam. As we sat in the hot sun, Brother Schaerr conducted the program. After toasts by Meimei’s sister and Sam’s brother and Meimei’s father and Sam’s father, there were musical performances by the Lu family, then by Sam and Meimei, and then by the Mansfield family. Then they exchanged rings. Everyone went into the barn for food and dancing.
Living thousands of miles from my grandson, it is a grand honor to participate in some of his activities. So when the opportunity arose to attend one of his soccer games, we were delighted to accept the invitation. Although his team did not win, the game was not about winning but was about rewarding every member with the same rewards: a large conspicuous badge and a sumptuous frozen treat and a photo op of the team and coach. Although he did not score and at times seemed not to know what was going on, we enjoyed watching him grace the soccer field with his running around the whole field. He seemed to be saying to us to watch him, which we did with pleasure. I am proud of my grandson for trying. One day, I believe, he will be a great soccer player. But for now, he is still my favorite soccer player in America. And that's what counts. Go, Blake!
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