Teach the Children

Mona Ruth was over the activity tonight and so I helped her out.  She told me that she wanted to tell the story "Teach the Children".  I found the story and sent it to her.  She also mentioned that she wanted to make an ornament or something.  I got to thinking and checking the internet for any ideas.  I know now after three years of serving with Mona Ruth that she needs a little help.  I ended up coming up with a cute idea.  We could have the girls cut their trees and I would print and cut the symbols that went along with the story.  It turned out to be perfect.  Thank goodness Carla suggested her and I cut the stars out before.  I was going to let the girls cut the stars out too but Carla was inspired to have them done.

I really was glad that Carla came with me tonight.  My first counselor was suppose to conduct but wasn't going to be there and so it would fall back on me.  I only thought about that a few hours before and since my secretary was also missing I had to do what she usually does.  Virginia (secretary) usually has the theme up and a little theme by the microphone for the one helping to read.  I forgot to get that one and ended up taking the big one down and holding it so everyone could see it as well as my helper which happened to be my buddy, Ryan.  I kind of felt like a chicken with my head cut off.  I was late for prayer meeting because of construction and trains....but it all worked out...they waited for me.

We had a meeting afterwards since I finally have two counselors.  I wanted to make sure we all knew what was going on and what assignments we have coming up. (Virginia and Dyan both came for the meeting even though they weren't able to make it to our activity...I was so glad)

It was a good night and as Carla was backing up I ran out so that her and I would also have a picture together since we spent the entire day together.  (bowling, moms, home, and snap)

I really appreciate Carla for helping me out so much today.  Having Carla with me made a good day even better.

***I came home to cute Mya and Parker who stayed awake so they could see me and give me hugs and kisses.  Oh my crud I sure love being a gramma.

Daddy's Birthday

It's my daddy's birthday and so I called my mom a few days ago to see when we could celebrate with his favorite pie.  She told me that she hadn't thought much about it but she would be home around noon.  I made a yummy Rocky Road pie and took it up.  Carla came with me and my mom had called my sister and we all enjoyed some pie in honor of my daddy.  I played the cute video of him singing two years ago when he was still healthy.  A few tears surfaced but for me they were happy ones.  I  miss my daddy so much but I am so glad that he is healthy and happy.  I am so thankful for all the wonderful memories that we created.  The memories are such blessings.  Being at my moms with her and my sister and good friend was also a nice blessing.  While I was there I got a text from my cute niece, Kaylie that just had a baby. She said they were missing me.  The last baby she had I went with Tonya and helped them out.  I would have went this time except my own grands needed me while Macie had surgery to repair her hard palate.  It felt nice to be thought of though and I appreciated the text.