Baptism by Fire

President Leonard of the Utah St George Mission came and spoke to us a 3:00 this afternoon for a few minutes. We had an interesting shift after that until dark. The solar eclipse drew many people to our site for viewing the eclipse. We had almost 600 people on the grounds, almost three times the normal visitation for a day. Generally a couple leads the tour together until they feel comfortable enough to conduct a tour alone. We were so busy that we went together for two tours then we had to do them alone the remainder of the afternoon and evening. Baptism by fire! Tomorrow should be easier.

Our instructors at the MTC and Elder Dye taught us that if we are prepared spiritually that words will be put in our mouths as we teach. Elder Ross spent some time on a group of nine who had come for the eclipse helping them decide to tour the Fort. The group was from the Salt Lake area. The kids were inquisitive and asked good questions. They were knowledgeable about the history of the church and could identify Brigham Young, Joseph and Hyrum Smith. The last room has a drawing of the Salt Lake Temple.  I shared my feelings on temples and families and my tongue was loosed. A special feeling was present.