Service is Beautiful

There is a shopping network that has been advertising “Christmas in July”. It is fun to hear the Christmas songs and to see Christmas type things and start feeling in the mood for that wonderful holiday.


It also made me stop and think of all of the giving my friends and sweet sisters do all year long. Our Pennies are Powerful effort was able to give $70 this July along with some other donations that I know will bring happiness to some of the orphans. I just want each of you to realize that everyone giving the few coins really makes a huge impact on the lives of these children and the people that donate their time and lives to care for them. It provides a little ease but more important is that they know they are not forgotten. We care about them and that realization is more powerful than the supplies that are purchased with these “pennies” of love. Just a reminder that the Iaomai opportunity for this year ends in mid September. The medical ministry is heading out the end of September beginning of October. With school shopping coming up, please keep in mind of any coloring books and crayons opportunities that can be donated for this. Also, thank you to everyone who has so graciously donated yarn for making mittens, blankets, and baby caps. Karen and I are working as fast as our hands will allow.

I know that the things are not what changes lives but the love that goes with them. The powerful love that we can express to them that their Savior, Jesus Christ loves them and knows who they are. That changes their lives, FOREVER!

I am so thankful for the beautiful examples and daily acts that inspire me to become a better person.