Monday, June 15, 2009

Arden's Blessing NYC

You've likely already seen some of these pictures I took during my visit to NYC for Arden's blessing.   After the blessing we picnicked on the Hudson River at the foot of the George Washington Bridge. I was interested in the structure of the thing (enormous engineering feat) and while I was taking some pictures a security guard came up to me to say picture taking was forbidden.  Has our culture come to this?
 
Joining in Arden's blessing was a privilege for me. Bob gave a great blessing but the best part was that Arden was looking up at  Bob and smiling broadly the whole time (I peeked). It was a very sweet moment.  Their ward is so diverse and interesting - as is all of NYC.  I was handed a bulletin at the door by a large black woman in a fire engine red dress and lipstick to match.  A latino ward was meeting in the building.  In Britt's ward were people of many colors and languages and talents.  They announced a fireside next Sunday - the speaker was a woman - not a member of the Church - who was the United Nations Ambassador from Bangladesh.  NYC is the cross roads of the world and so the Church there is very stimulating.
 
  Britt is a good mom.  She and Arden seem to have figured out a rhythm that they can both survive; and Bob seems to be a great support and doting father who does more than just "dote."  He made us some great meals while I was there, including a "steak" dinner compatible with my current diet.
 
I got in late Sunday night and so it was back to work on Monday.  What a world we live in where I can be in NYC on Saturday and Sunday and back in the office on Monday.

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