Entry into the world of Scouting

was not on my radar for a few more years. I'll admit, I've always been a little curious about what the scouts do (especially because I was a girl scout).

And when I was asked to serve in the Primary presidency in our ward, I didn't even think about Scouting.

Yet I found myself at Roundtable last night, thinking about how much I don't know about Boy Scouts of America.

In fact, I know so little--I don't even know what questions I should be asking!

But, despite my overwhelming lack of knowledge, I'm excited to be working with the scouts. BSA is pretty cool.

This summer was so nice and relaxed--I should have known that it wouldn't last. :)

Tyler's Last Day at the MTC

Room 8M-129 --Tyler's last classroom at the MTC

Tyler's last view as he leaves the MTC for the last time

Tyler exiting the George Q. Cannon building (which he taught in) for the last time

Now before anyone gets too sad at the prospect that Tyler might be done at the MTC, I want to say that we don't know for sure that he's done there--he's just done as a teacher. Other positions might open up, which would allow him to return to the MTC.

So this isn't good-bye forever.

But it is good-bye for now.

(Thanks, MTC, for being such a wonderful experience for my Tyler! It wasn't always the easiest of jobs, but I know that Tyler loved working there and wouldn't trade that experience for the world. Hopefully, he'll be able to return someday. But if not, I know he'll always treasure his time there.)

Tyler's Last Day

as a teacher at the MTC (Missionary Training Center) is on Saturday.

For three years, he's been teaching the missionaries there. And he's pretty sad that his time there is over.

It's been a great job for him--he has absolutely loved every minute of it.

We're still hoping that something will work out, allowing him to find another position at the MTC (maybe helping them develop their new curriculum?) But at this point, we don't even know if the MTC will be opening any positions up that Tyler could apply for. And I know that for Tyler, this makes him feel a little antsy because he's unsure of what the future holds for him.

For me, this change is bittersweet. Bitter because I know how much Tyler will miss working at the MTC. Sweet because I'll have a little more time to spend with Tyler (at least on Saturdays).

Someone out there remind me to get some pictures of Tyler at the MTC in his suit with his teaching badge. I know I'll be sad if I forget to capture this part of his personal history. (Even though he has a few pictures he's taken over the years, I'm not sure he's gotten any of himself).

I love this quote on the MTC home page from President Hinckley:

"If you serve a mission faithfully and well, you will be a better husband, you will be a better father, you will be a better student, a better worker in your chosen vocation. Love is of the essence of this missionary work. Selflessness is of its very nature. Self-discipline is its requirement. Prayer opens its reservoir of power." 

I love that this is what Tyler loves to do--to help missionaries finish their preparation to serve a faithful mission (the real preparation begins at home). But I'd add that teaching at the MTC develops the same qualities and brings added blessings based on my observations of Tyler, and how he handles himself.

So, in continuation of our life theme (at the moment)--

On to new adventures (though we don't know where they will lead us).