We got a taste of the MTC by volunteering to talk to missionaries for their TRC on Saturday morning. Joining with Jonathan, we met at the MTC and talked to two sets of missionaries within an hour. I was visited by two Mandarin Chinese speaking sisters going to the San Diego Mormon Battalion Visitor Center. Then, two elders heading for the Taiwan Taichung Mission came to minister to me. These experiences helped me more than it probably helped the missionaries. I learned a lot from their humility and the sincerity of the messages they shared.
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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