Friday

Tucson Seminary graduation tonight. I presented the graduates to Pres. Elray. It was held in the Tucson North Stake Center. Three of the students spoke. Pres. Elrey spoke to them for a bit. I quoted 2 Nephi 9:42 & told them Seminary & Institute would channel their lives to the gate where the Savior is guard. We are coming along now in Tucson. Finally, after 8 years. I feel like there’s a better spirit. Bishops are more enthusiastic. Kids are more serious about it-and enjoying it more. Parents are finding out there is something worthwhile happening. I feel an excitement now that I’ve been working for all these years. The number of graduates is now climbing back-from the low after we went to 4 year graduations.