August 2

It feels like I walked 500 miles today. The blisters on my feet get bigger each day. Thank goodness for moleskin.

Tyler had fun sailing, but really had fun mountain boarding.

We have both had a great time here at Fort AP Hill. I've worked hard but I've also played hard. I am so glad I have been able to spend time with Tyler and share these experiences with him.

~Melanie

August 1

Church on the Hill

Tyler waiting to pass the sacrament along with over 100 other Aaronic Priesthood holders.

Elder Robert D. Hales spoke at the LDS Jamboree Sacrament Meeting. It was so neat to see 66 Priests at the Sacrament table. The General Young Mens Presidency was also at the meeting. Tyler and I were both able to shake Elder Hales hand before he left the area.

Tyler got to spend some time in our medical unit while he was working on the Medicine MB. Dr. Sandberg taught him about some of our equipment, medications and supplies. He even taught him how to take a blood pressure. Tyler can't wait to come back as a staff member.

Sunday evening there was a Fireside with the General Young Men's Presidency. Tyler got to go up on stage during Elder Beck's talk and he commited that he "Will Serve a Mission." He received a gold dollar coin for sharing with the group.
After the meeting Tyler said, "This was the best day ever.'

~Melanie

July 31

Tyler and his cousin Derrik spent the day together doing some fun activities. The highlight was scuba diving.










They also thought it was "cool" to get the autographs of all the members of Switchfoot.


The 100th Anniversary arena show A Shining Light Across America was a spectacular event. Colton watched the program live on BYUTV. He saw Cub Scouts in the audience and wanted know why he wasn't there. Chris had the job of explaining to him that they were just visiting for the day. The firework display at the end was amazing. It was a great day.
~Melanie

July 30

Tyler started the morning off by running in the 5K event at 6:00 am.

I spent the day working in the medical tent. Once again a long exhausting day on the job (volunteer job that is). I really am having a great time meeting new people and building lifelong friendships.

~Melanie