January 17

At 10 this morning Scott started another Mission Preparation Class. For the first 30 minutes the entire class was composed of only women. 11 Sisters. They brought such a wonderful spirit with them.  They are so eager to serve and desire to be prepared before they go. Not one of these woman have been in any of Scott's other Mission Prep classes. They will be greatly blessed for attending. Scott is a strong gospel teacher, but when he teaches Mission Prep he is magnificent. His love for missionary work is so evident. I remember turning to Marsha when Scott gave his homecoming talk over 34 years ago and saying, "That guy was a great missionary." I was right then, but I did not understand how right. One just has to listen to him as he speaks about mission service and one knows.

It is such a pleasure to serve with him.