Tons of Bridges here

   Last Saturday we traveled to an all West Virginia Seminaries and Institutes yearly training in a little town 144 miles NE from us called Sutton. This was what was probably the center of the State so we all came together there. As we drove there we crossed many bridges of every size and structure you could imagine. Because of the hills, valleys, streams, rivers and train tracks, there are bridges all over. Going thru Charleston alone we crossed the Kanawha River multiple times and these bridges are huge, a real engineering marvel. Some are really old metal and some are newer concrete. Most of these bridges are named for war veterans with posted plaques at each entrance. It was actually very interesting.
   The S/I training was really great. We were taught a wonderful concept from Elder Kim Clark regarding Alma 49:1-8. Here we read about the Nephites preparing for the Lamanites. Nephi had taught the Nephites how to fortify themselves in a way that had never been known among the children of Lehi to protect themselves against the adversary to the uttermost astonishment of the Lamanites. This, as Elder Clark says is the way we need to teach our Gospel learners and our families to be prepared for the adversary in their lives. Each of us should be in a constant state of Recovering, Rebuilding, and Reinforcing our lives and that of our families thru our Faith in Jesus Christ.
   Yesterday we attended both Huntington Wards. In Huntington 1st ward we had the opportunity to speak (on the fly I might add) in Sacrament meeting. One of the scheduled speakers called in sick so as we walked in we got the assignment. I spoke on this seminary meeting we had just had the day before and encouraged the members to enroll their young people in Seminary and Institute. Pat spoke on Faith in Jesus Christ. We are getting more comfortable with these opportunities. Although I have decided to have a few printed talks in my purse just in case.
   Life is good here. The trees are lush and green and the humidity is high but I am dealing with it. Fortunately the air conditioning works great in our comfortable yet very small apartment.
   We love you all and love seeing all the family and friends visits, via Facebook, to the Tucson Temple. It's all so exciting. Tucson is blessed.
   Almost Heaven, Traynors