HUMANITARIAN SERVICE

I just became aware of a video that my stake has produced about Humanitarian Service. Our stake is pretty involved, and every Tuesday from 9:00 - 11:00, they have a service day at our Stake Center. They do all kinds of things, and the video shows you all the things they make, and also the little children who benefit from it. It is a UTUBE thing, and if you go to google and search Boulder Creek Stake Humanitarian Video, it will bring up a list, and the video is entitled From our Hands to Yours. I have gone and helped a few times, but that is the day that I go to the main center and work for the day. But, the video was interesting, and I think you might enjoy it.

Fun Busy Day

Today was pretty crazy. It started with dog walking curves, and then a phone call from Deano's niece Shelva who wanted me to go to breakfast at McDonalds. She had two little grandchildren to take care of and wanted to let them play while we visited. I only get to see her once in awhile because she works and is rather busy. Anyway, I went with her, got home at 10;30. Then I had to leave at 11;15 because I had a lunch date with Nancy and Bo. Then I was off to Tara's house because I was guest of honor at Sara's school for grandparents day. What a cute she is, and what a cute program they had prepared for the grandparents. They sang some very cute songs. A whole stage full of cute little 5 year olds singing their hearts out. They were so darling. Then they came off the stage to sit with their grandparents and we had a slide show of all of them with their grandparents. Then we got to go to their school room and have cookies, and see their school room. They had also made us a cute little present. (I wish I could figure out how to post it. Sunny tried to help but even together we couldn't get it!) Then I shopped on the way home, and now I am babysitting two little dogs who are afraid of the fireworks over at the HighSchool football game. That's all for now.

CANNING

Just came home from learning how to can meat and beans in the pressure cooker. They will last for 10 years, so is a good source of Food Supply. You can it in the glass jars. It seems pretty easy, so I am going to give it a try. When the meat comes on sale that is a good time to get some to can. Also, the lady said that she cans the dry pinto beans and they turn out very tasty. Better than what you can buy in the store, and it saves money. I am all for that.

Had a great day at the Humanitarian Center, I think a lot of people decided to clean out their storage rooms and garages because it just kept coming in. WE ended up with three boxes of scraps, two grocery carts piled high with material for quilt blocks, two big boxes of fleece, a large basket full of flannel. and still have a bin to go through. It is a lot of fun. I like being there.

Well, Crew and Abby think they need to go for their nightly walk, so I will take them.

Fundraiser Button

I finally figured it out(with Sunny's help. I don't know what I would do without that girl)!!

Sunday

Once a month I get together with other LDS single women for a night together. We call ourselves the Filly's. We eat, play games and just talk and have a lot of fun together. The group is growing and all are such great women. Last night was no different, We had a great time together. I look forward to these gatherings. Last night I became aware of a husband and wife who were in a plane crash on August 16, 2008. They are in the hospital in Mesa recovering from burns. Their children have been sent to Utah to her sisters house to be taken care of. They are Stephanie and Christian Nelson. Her sister has a blog that keeps track of their progress. I found about them because one of the Ladies, Charlene Brown's son is married to Stephanies sister. They are having fund raisers trying to raise money to help with all the medical bills. I guess we missed a great concert at Mesa High School in their behalf. Anyway. It is a sad story, and just keep them in your prayers. I have included a button for the fundraiser, and if you want to go to the blog to find out about them, it is cjanerun.blogspot.com.

I am so thankful for the good health that I have, and thank Heavenly Father Every day for my health and also that of my children and grandchildren, and my wonderful extended family. Our life on this earth is fragile, and we never know how long he will allow us to be here.

I've joined the blogging world

Hey, this is my first try at blogging, thought I should join the in crowd. Today Sunny and I went to lunch for my Birthday which was last week. I am still celebrating, You only turn 62 once in your life. Check back for updates later.