Valene and I spent some time today going through the talks and material that President Barlow invited us to study as a substitute to Stake Conference. It included Present Nelson's invitation to increase our participation in family history research and indexing.

This afternoon I sat down to follow up on a name I had found last week. It turned out to be the most rich line of family members who need their temple work done that I have ever encountered. In a little over an hour I had found (with Valene's help) ELEVEN individuals who need almost all of their work done. Nearly all of them have additional hints and sources that will undoubtedly lead to many more family members. Important linkages for children who were previously unknown to family search have been made now, and a large family is nearly ready to be baptized, ordained, endowed, and sealed.

I feel strongly that the Lord is guiding and blessing this work as we try to step up our efforts during this period of more discretionary time. Those on the other side of the veil must be cheering us on and praying for our success as they see additional opportunities to find them and be ready to provide these most valuable ordinances when the temples reopen.

I feel confident that you will find success where you may have been frustrated in the past if you will prayerfully spend some time looking for these precious ancestors. If you don't know where to start, contact Bill or Luana Moulton. They will help you find success!

President Hillman