A Sight From Space

Monday, July 28, 2008

Sometimes I make exceptions to the Family Home Evening Rule--I once heard it said by Elder David Bednar himself in person to my face that the time to start having family home evening is not when you are giving birth to your child on the birthing table. Each young single adult and single adult (as well as those who are married) should have family home evening all the time. It is a higher law and we should practice it. But--my new ward hasn't done activities that have caught me so much--being a teacher I have a fine line when I am in teacher mode as to how much energy this body of mine will exert at night and some things just aren't for me. So--when I found out my new ward was swimming this week--I wasn't really in a mood for it this time. My old ward was going to Kennecot Copper Mines--something I have been wanting to do! SO--Linda and I decided it was time to hang out with the old ward.

A ton of people showed up for this activity and we drove out to the mines. You can get in by the car full (it costs $5 a car) and drive up to the mines and look out and see what is going on from ground level (instead of my favorite above level). They also have a musem full of info on the mine and the things that Kennecot has done for the area. You can even watch a movie. It was fun! I learned a lot about mining and what things they do get out of Kennecot--even some gold!

The view out there is beautiful and they can see it from space. Sadly--the mountain is torn up--but Kennecot does do things to restore the land back to the way it was before. I think they are a wonderful company and are trying to do their part to help us advance. I didn't realize all the different things we use copper for before that--but thank goodness for Kennecot.

If you are in Utah and want something fun to do--you should check out the mines. Plan a few hours because you'll want a few to look at the exhibits and to see the mine. I didn't have enough time when we were there....I'm such a learning nerd! I love it!

And by the way--I still plan to go to my new ward for FHE, but, I think that learning expereinces top play time--and I once heard Elder Bednar also say to my face that it is important for me as a teacher to teach others to love learning--I need to share that passion I have of learning with others!!!