A letter from President Gee and his wife

Dear Parents,
Again thanks to you who have responded with your messages. I can feel your faith!
Well, we did it. We had a most wonderful and unique experience Saturday evening as we attended the Tabernacle Choir Concert. There was a large, generous, and friendly audience of Oklahomans gathered to listen. The first number was "Praise to the Lord" which begins with a rousing fanfare and I think the audience was won over from the first. Standing ovations began before the first half of the program was over and continued off and on for the rest of the evening. The sound was typically wonderful. President Gee and I are still on a "high" from the power of the music and the power of the spirit. President Gee was sitting by a man who with tears in his eyes said, "I have never heard anything this good in my whole life." (He is an educational administrator and a former band teacher.) Our neighbor called to thank us for the tickets and said, "They are out of this world." I think she spoke the literal truth, though I'm not sure she understands that a prophet sent them off with the promise that angels would bear them up. They are wonderful ambassadors who sing and play their hearts out and it could be felt. People may think it is all the power of impeccable musicians but I am positive it is also the power of the Holy Ghost. There was such a feeling of love, and graciousness, and unity. I thought to myself, "This is the way missionary work should feel. People should feel the power of our love for them."
The missionaries were scattered throughout the audience. They had strict instructions not to proslyte, but they could answer any questions asked to them, and they could visit with the people. They looked great with their dark suits, shirts and ties. The sisters looked good also. Fifty of the missionaries were able to be ushers. Even though we couldn't talk about the gospel, we are hoping the association of the music and seeing the missionaries out in force will open some doors and soften some hearts for sharing the message in the future. It has been forty years since the Choir performed in Oklahoma. You can see this was a rare opportunity for missionaries and we think they loved it. We were relieved when they all arrived back in their areas safely. We hope they are energized and renewed with enthusiasm for their work. They need it because it is hot here. Last week it was over 100 degrees every day. It is a bit cooler this week, but not much. They are tough and seem to adapt to the heat.
Well, enough for now. We appreciate your prayers and faith. We can visualize a whole network of loved ones praying particularly for the Oklahoma City Mission. "On--on to the victory!" President Gee sends his love also.
Love Sister Gee