It seems that every opportunity to serve brings forth blessings. Today in RS at the Care Center we had another wonderful lesson but it was not just the lesson that made the day so great. What happens at the care center is that people love and care for each other in such tender ways. It is so thick that you can feel it. They love their room mates and make sure there is a place saved for them. They tell each other how beautiful they look. They are patient about all the waiting they have to do for just about everything. They love to come to our meetings. They love whatever you bring, in any form even if it is just yourself. I have taken to wearing more jewelry when I go there because it is so fun for them to see. They love their bracelets and you can find them on almost on every arm in multiples. Today at the end of our meeting, I told them that my heart had doubled in size since getting to know them because it was so full of love for them. I gave them each a valentine, as did our teacher, and some hershey kisses. I said that I knew that they loved me too. One 95 year old Catholic lady said "yeah, we do!' I wish you could have heard the inflection in her voice. It was precious. She and so many others are an inspiration to me. I feel so blessed to have been called here. How did I deserve this blessing???
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I cherish the time I spent working with you in Relief Society. When I speak of my mentors in spiritual leadership, I always speak of you. You have the sublime spiritual gift of loving those you serve and sinking that love right down into their souls. I felt and feel special and important when I am with you. I'm glad that these humble older folks can reflect a little of your Christlike love right back to you and that both can be edified together.
This is so wonderful for you. I hope to have this same experience someday. I can just imagine what it feels like to be among these sweet ladies. I wish I could have heard the "yeah, we do." I can just imagine how neat that was.
I met the branch president and his wife who serve at my grandma's nursing home. They were so kind and came to the viewing. I was very happy to meet them and express my gratitude for all that they do. Sunday services and Relief Society were the highlights of the week for my grandma. Your calling is an incredible opportunity for service and love.
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