Yesterday (7/8) I went with 12 of our YSA from the Jerome 9th YSA Branch and our High Council representative to assist with the 'foot coverings' for the temple tours. We had 8 at the front door putting on the shoe covers and 4 the back door taking them off. (We were told we couldn't call the adventure 'Bootie Duty' - but, hey if the shoe fits...)
We arrived just before 4pm and received instructions on how we were to act and (yes really) how to put the foot coverings on over shoes. Special attention was given on how to keep them on small feet - rubber bands, to clean the wheels on wheelchairs before they were allowed in as well.
We started our 'shift' at 430 with the intent of being done at 8pm. We started out with 3 groups of about 40 Boise Idaho Mission missionaries then it slowed down until about 730. After 730 it really picked up and we were busy until the last tour group at 830 (yep we went over an half hour).
The funnest of all for me was when we were done we were given an opportunity for one more tour -- us. And since I and our HC rep are both 'tour guides' in training. We got to take the YSA thru on a tour. I was given the assignment to lead our tour.
As we started the tour, the YSA were excited and a bit rowdy (hey, who wouldnt be after 4 hrs of bootie duty!), but as we viewed the baptismal font and made our way along the tour to the Celestial room they got quieter and quieter. Hardly a word was spoken as we entered the sealing room, at the end of the tour. Tears were flowing and all were awestruck.
As for the tour guide and his presentation, you will have to ask Collette she can critique for you. But I know there is a lot room for improvement. I am just glad my friends were my first time.
I look forward to next Wednesday when Linda and I get to spend the day meeting, greeting, and giving tours to all comers.
Jeremy and Sarah welcomed Mikelle Marie, born this evening, coming into the world at 7 lbs. 4.5 ounces and 21" long. They sent pictures via their phone, so here she is. Isn't she beautiful? They ended up taking her c-section, but all is well with Sarah and the baby. Details will follow.
Here is Dale (l) and Stan Lott, (r) 1st Counselor in the YSA Branch getting ready to hit the waves at Wilson Lake this past Saturday. We had a blast with about 40 young single adults boating, wake boarding, tubing, swimming, and of course, eating. I couldn't believe these crazy guys went out on the tube, but they hung in there with all that the driver of the boat tried to dish out for them to maneuver. Like I have said before...Dale doesn't ask any of his YSA kids to do anything he wouldn't do!
