Spring is trying to poke its head thru the clouds here in Pocatello. We’ve had some sun, and also some snow. We had one day with temperatures in the 70’s, and the next day with temperatures in the mid 40’s. It’s been an interesting spring. Today is beautiful though. I’m usually in meetings right now, but because of stake conference we’re home early. The main session of conference was broadcast from Salt Lake. It was broadcast to 67 stakes in South East Idaho. We got to hear from El. Tingey of the 70, Sis. Dalton of the YW’s presidency, El Nelson, and Pres. Uchtdorf. The theme of the conference seemed to be faith, and strengthening families. They also talked a lot about preparing missionaries to serve. Pres. Uchtdorf said something like “you young men don’t need a new truck with big tires, it’ll only drain your savings. You need to prepare to serve the Lord.” I think he might have wrinkled some feathers with that one.
Speaking of missionaries, my little brother came home last week from his mission in Seattle. A sickness he had before his mission flared up again a couple of months ago and he hasn’t been able to work much since. He and his mission president felt it would be best to send him home, and then evaluate it more from there. I don’t know a missionary who was more prepared than Alex, and I don’t know anyone who wanted to serve more than Alex. Luckily his spirits are up and he doesn’t feel like he’s getting cheated out of anything. He’s a good example to me.
This evening I will graduate from Institute. It’s taken me 4 years, one class per semester. I’ve learned a lot and am grateful for the experience. I tell everyone that I’m just grateful to be able to graduate from something. I’ve been here at school for the last 1000 years it feels like, and I’ve still got a long way to go. Becky will also be graduating with an advanced certificate. That means she’s more spiritual than me.
Have a great month everyone, spring is here, and school’s almost done!
We had a great time seeing you all last weekend. Becky and I don't get a lot of chance to hang out with other married couples, let alone high school friends. We are glad to see that everyone is doing well. I'm glad we're keeping in touch. Friendships are worth a lot, and I think we should put forth a little effort to keep them going.
God bless you all,
Stewart & Becky
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