Friday, June 26, 2009

I Asked and I Received Bountifully!


Sunday as I drove home from church, I was overwhelmed by the outside work I needed to do the next week. The big job was weeding two flower/shrub beds. Even with Olivia's (my daughter) help it would take all week. Plus the garden needed to be weeded and hoed. Since my health limits what I can do, I knew I needed HELP. I thought of my visiting teachers. After discussing my need with the RS president she called my visiting teachers. Sis Barnhart contacted me right away to set up the service. By the end of Sunday she reported back to me who was coming, the day, and time. I was SO EXCITED and relieved! I looked forward to their arrival on Tuesday. Olivia mowed the yard Monday. Tuesday I began the garden work. Tuesday early evening 7 people came to weed: Sis Barnhart, her 2 daughters Jen & Adrienne, and grandson John; and Sis Miller, her daughter Miranda and nephew Chris. We began just after 6pm and we finished both beds by 7:30pm. That is only 1 1/2 hours to weed 2 large flower beds. That is equal to at least 12 hours for one person. The beds look beautiful now! It gives me such peace and enjoyment to look at those beds. They are free of weeds! I can enjoy the beauty of the shrubs and flowers! It was GREAT to work with these special children of God. It was an easy, fast job with so many working together and very enjoyable. I am SO GRATEFUL for their help. My heart is full of tender feelings for my 7 angels. I asked and I received bountifully!

Jean Rolls, Warren Ward

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

In the Service of Fathers





The sisters made boutonnieres for Father’s day out of chocolate kisses, floral tape, & artificial leaves. The sisters also accented them with small flowers.
Fun was had by all that participated and the priesthood liked their tokens of our appreciation for them and all they do.

The sisters that did not participate in the boutonniere activity were being taught how to crochet a prayer shawl by Sister Madelyn Crawford. It is not as easy as you might think, but we finally got it.