In the morning we went to the Visitor's Center with my parents and watched the Joseph Smith movie. It is a very touching depiction of his life and role as a prophet of the Lord Jesus Christ. It outlined many of the trials that he and the early saints experienced but more importantly the faith and resilience they showed in their convictions. I've seen it before but was touched even more so this time as we depict many of the same scenes in the pageant. We stand as witnesses to the role he filled in restoring the church of Jesus on the earth and are honored to do so.
The much anticipated Cast Talent Show occurred early in the afternoon. We were definitely more the comic relief as we sang our rendition of "Peanut Butter and Jelly" in harmony with our hand painted cardboard costumes. We had fun with it and looked past being embarrassed. Good job you guys!
In the afternoon, my parents and I went to "The Grove" to hear Jeff portray the "King Follet Address." He does so such a great job in his character and we have loved getting to know the great person that he is off the stage as well. The address discusses the eternal nature of our souls, that we lived before we came to earth and will continue to exist for eternity after we leave this existence through the mercies of our Lord. We learn that God is our very Father and that we are truly created in His image. He talks of mothers having their children again and of families that are eternal. Wonderful truths.
We had wonderful weather for the pageant. We loved visiting before and after the show. It is so much fun to see my children scattered throughout the fair ground mingling with our guests and having a great time. We can't believe that we only have one more performance. How we will miss this wonderful experience.
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