Good Tired....

4:30am came early today!

Have you ever worked so hard in one day that you are beyond

tired? Adjectives escape me as I search for an accurate

description of the way I feel tonight.

I am so Tired...even my HAIR hurts.

It is a good tired...a wonderful tired!

Yours truly during the Opening Program. I recognized The

Sponsors and introduced our MSABC Chair.

We had beautiful weather! After a week of rain most every

day, it got cool and absolutely gorgeous for our big event.If you ask most of the children in attendance, those who

got to ride in golf carts said that was their favorite part.

Here I am with Katherine and Megan, who, loved the

golf cart privileges that came along with the

"Our Mom Is Working Her Tail Off" territory!

Here is Lacy, one of the Young Women from Church. I was so

proud of the girls from Church who volunteered. They

have such great attitudes and know how to roll up their

sleeves and work, work, work!

They are headed out to place signs along the walking path.

Here is Gigi, another one of The Young Women from Church.

We really did do more than ride around in Golf Carts...

We worked hard and played hard!

And just like that......all the months and months of planning and

preparation came together for an amazing event!

Hooray for The American Cancer Society,

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

in The Western Communities of Palm Beach County!

Serving on The Executive Committee for this event

was an amazing experience!

The people I worked with on the Committee and in

The Community were incredible!

Now....my regularly scheduled life needs

me to tune back in and pick up the pieces

(read...deep clean the house and hit the gym

consistently...oh, and maybe take a nap!)

Meanwhile....tomorrow is Stake Conference and in the

afternoon, we are hosting an Open House for a Young Man

who will be serving in the Columbia Bogota Mission this week.

The nap will have to wait until Monday.....

Stitched With Loved

Stitched With Love

20+ Years Ago....

When Jeffrey (now 25) was a Sunbeam (22years ago), his teacher, Dawn Brown, Cross-Stitched and framed this "Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam" Dawn was an incredible influence on so many children while she lived here in the West Palm Beach area and it continues today, even with those who have never met her..... For years, it has hung in the Sunbeam Classroom to welcome the children each week. Recently, I Walked in to the Wellington Ward Primary Room and I saw her Cross Stitch Creation hanging on the wall. It brought asmile to my face and I was able to reminisce about so many many fun times in Primary over the years. Dawn and so many others were included in my thoughts.

Along with the above Cross Stitch creation, Dawn made a Cross Stitch Creation for each child in her class of the first letter of their first name. I still have Jeffrey's red "J" framed in a red frame.

I wish I knew where Dawn was to tell her how much I love and appreciate her.

Many times, we don't realize the impact we are having on others at the time we serve. Many small and simple acts influence those we serve for years to come, even eternity.

I am so grateful for all those who serve me and my family with all their hearts. I need to express it more.

Thank someone who has influenced YOU or Your children.

Did someone long ago have a huge impact on you and the choices you have made?

I would not be living the life I live without the loving influence of Primary and Young Women Leaders over the years. Thank you to my parents for placing me in their paths!