One Day More!

September 16, 2018
     Today, Jacquie and I woke up at 8:00, ate breakfast, and then listened to "His Spirit to Be With You" by Henry B. Eyring from this last General Conference, since that's what our lesson in Relief Society was going to be.  We all got ready, and then the six of us left to meet with the bishopric at the "church" (we meet in the Hinckley Building).
     We had our records transferred into the ward, got donuts and talked to the bishopric's wives, and then individually met with the bishopric: Bishop Good and his counselors, Brother Twede and Brother Grow.
     We went back to the apartment and just did our own things for awhile, and then we walked back over to the Hinckley Building for church.  Sacrament started at 1:30.  It was my first time in a YSA Ward, which wasn't as weird as I thought it was going to be.  The speakers gave talks on love, service, and ministering, which I think are really good topics to start out the semester (or so I assume).
     We had Sunday School and Relief Society, and I rather liked both of them.  I met Abi and Friksha during that time.
      Afterwards, Jacquie and I Skyped with our dear friend Alida for about twenty minutes, and then we walked around campus just enough to find the buildings where our classes are tomorrow.  We're slowly and surely getting more and more familiar with the campus, so there's hope for us yet.
     We went back to the apartment and put one of my freezer meals (taco-stuffed pasta shells) to use for the first time.  It was a success.
     At about 7:00, Ray told us that some of her friends were getting together in about an hour to play card games and asked if we wanted to join.  We agreed.
     I video-chatted with my family for twenty minutes, and it was really nice to see them again and hear their voices.  It definitely made me feel better.
     At about 8:00, we went down to the lounge area to meet with Ray's friends.  We met Savannah, Alicia, Neti, and Besmir (I probably spelled those wrong, but oh well).  Neti and Besmir are from Albania, so that was pretty cool.
     And now, here we are, steeling ourselves for what tomorrow will bring.  I'm a little nervous, but I'm more excited than anything.  I'm so ready to be back in school and actually doing something and moving forward with life.
     And besides, I like Mondays.
     "So count your blessings every day.  It makes the monsters go away.  And everything will be okay.
     "You are not alone.  You are right at home.  Good night."