We didn't fly out until 5:10 this afternoon, so we went around Provo and ate breakfast at Magleby's. We purchased BYU shirts for all the kids and picked up some information for Kerstyn who has her eye on going there.
We arrived a few minutes late because the address we had was wrong, but when we got there, we saw President Steuer talking to various people. A few minutes later, while we were looking at pictures and other things on display from the mission, President Steuer came up behind Chris, put his hand on his shoulder, shook his hand, and starting talking to Chris.
It has been 25 years and Chris has said through the years that he thought President Steuer might not even remember him. I assured him that he would and does. I asked him, do you think President Carter would forget his missionaries? The answer seemed to be no, but I could still tell he was skeptical.
President Steuer remembered Chris. He remembered that he was from Florida. He remembered that Chris was on a visa delay and served in Florida before he got to Brazil. He remembered that when he finally got to Brazil, that he put him to work. When I say he remembered, I want to be clear that he said all of those things himself. He did not just agree to them, he brought them up. It was perfect, wonderful, and powerful.
All of the people that served under him stood and told where they live, what they do and about their family. There was a large amount of software engineers, apparently Chris missed the memo. ;)
They had a slide presentation then President Steuer stood and talked for a while. Sister Steuer was supposed to be there, but she had to go be with one of her daughters that was going into pre-mature labor.
President Steuer told about his family and shared pictures of all of them. Then, he talked to "his" missionaries. He spoke in Portuguese to them in the beginning and, of course, I had no idea what he was saying, but I looked over at Chris and he had tears running down his face. Apparently, he used to always start every zone conference with a question. He would ask the missionaries, "where are the strong ones?" It was never answered and meant to have the missionaries self evaluate their state. Tonight was different, tonight he asked the question again, but this time, he answered it. As he motioned to "his" missionaries in the room, he answered, "they are here". WOW! He then spoke in English so the rest of us could understand. He taught from the scriptures, his message was sweet and special.
I'm so glad that I finally met him and I look forward to seeing him again.
It was an amazing night.
There were 15 of us again today, but I don't think that we ever had all 15 present at the same time. It was a wonderful day full of relaxing and playing.
After tiring ourselves out here all day, we took the youngest 3 home and got a babysitter for them, Chris, Brennan, Kerstyn and I went to Apopka to see The Hunger Games.
I scheduled Chris off today and we had a wonderful time together. We were able to spend the day together at one of our favorite places and with some of our favorite people. We also met Holly and her family there, with Dane's mom and one of his brothers and of course, Grandma!
There were 15 of us total and to say we moved slowly would be the understatement of the century! But, we had a lot of fun!
However, it was shortened because Mom was taken to the emergency room because of shortness of breath and diziness.
They admitted her and determined that it was some new medicine she was on. However, Daddy was on the road, so I headed back over there to be with her. I arrived about 6 in the evening and I was glad to be with her until Dad arrived.
After lunch, we went back to Mom and Dad's and just enjoyed spending time together.
When it was time for Dad to go to sleep, a little after 6, the kids and I headed back home. It was a very nice day together.
Lauklan went to Saint Augustine today with the fourth grade. His Field Day was yesterday, but I was a bad mommy and didn't go. I hope he'll survive the disappointment.
Look at that! I got this picutre from Chris' dad yesterday. I can't believe that it has been 18 years already! 
Next up, EAGLE!
We love our "mighty kids".
Today was another day full of uplifting and encouraging messages. I am so glad that I got to go hear what they had to say, feel the spirit and enjoy being with friends.
The messages earlier in the evening were wonderful and I of course loved the music!
Good friends and great messages make a girl happy.
When we were done soaking up the rays, we headed over to the Magic Kingdom. Chris really needed a haircut, so he went to the Main Street barber shop. Just so you know, if they ask you if you want a shiny Mickey, you say no!
Following the haircut, we ate dinner at Tony's (not sure why the picture is upside down), and the walked around the park leisurely doing whatever we wanted with NO FUSSING!
It was a beautiful day.
See how dorky I am? I have my eyes almost closed!
Carvel ice cream cake is super tasty!
A few of us ate at Outback tonight to laugh and have a nice time. The objective was achieved!
