Getting Around at the Session

General Conference Sessions are packed with many and varied memories, yet with a sense that God is moving in a powerful way to bring about the desired conclusion to His mission on this earth.

Reflecting personally on past Sessions, I'm always struck with the fact that I have rolled up so many additional miles on my legs and feet. At one Session-due to the great distances traveled-I suggested skates for some of the staff. Bicycles and golf carts have been used on certain occasions. Delegates and staff should be prepared to walk miles over the course of the ten days you are at Session.

But there came good news this year. The SkyDome, where the Session is to take place in Toronto, will be carpeted! The SkyDome has consented to carpet the floor with their Astroturf. Gone from this Session will be the sound of high heels clicking down the aisles, as well as voice noise due to the reverberations off concrete floors. But what is much more important is that the stress on the legs will be greatly reduced on the turf.

If you are coming to the Session, you're still going to have to use your legs at this meeting, so if you are not exercising now, I strongly urge you to start a walking program. The carpet will help some, but there will be great distances to cover and you'll need to be in shape in order to do that with dispatch. Comfortable shoes are still a great investment.

There will also be better viewing of the proceedings due to the large Jumbotron located directly over the center of the stage area. Due to the size of the SkyDome, one can cover the view of the speaker with one's little finger. But with the Jumbotron, one will be able to see the image of that person large and lifted up in full view of all. [Thomas Neslund]