To the best family and friends a person can hope for!
Howdy everyone! Another week gone, and another on its way.
This week we have tried to look for lots of service, because as much as I like
setting in the apartment texting and calling, we decided we wanted some variety
and change in our lives. So, this week we helped a lady move an outdoor
fireplace 10 ft which involved lots of digging. I snapped one of the shovels,
either because I'm too swoll, or because the shovels were 100 years old.
(Probably the former). We helped at a food bank, where we ended up getting lots
of free food. (Anyone want some potatoes?) We also helped paint a house, and we
wrote some letters to some people who live in a assisted living home. It was
fun! It helped this week move a little faster, and it felt good to get out a
little more.
Service is a wonderful thing though! Aside from the personal
blessings that come from it, like being happier, it serves the purpose of
helping others feel loved and cared for. Have you ever had a bad day before,
and then you come home and you find that someone has made your favorite meal,
or done your chores, or made your bed? It makes you feel good, and just
brightens your day. Service is ordained of God, as He wants us, His children,
to take care if one another, and to help others feel of His love. I can't think
of any bad things that come of service. I'd invite you this week to look for
those around you that you can brighten their day, and help them.
The title comes from learning of this one place in Idaho
where there's a huge gathering of fish we're people often go to feed them.
Because so many people feed them, they get fat, and decide to stay there
waiting to get fed. Elder Baron said the title when he heard about them. But,
fun fact for the week! You'll be really surprised about this one. Here it is:
The potato is Idaho's official state vegetable. Woah! Mind blown and such! Who
would have thought?! I was sure it was going to be celery or something, but I
guess not.
Love you all! Hope you all have a great week!
Pictures:
1-2. I took up a new hobby during lunch time this week. It's
called carrot carving. At first I did it just with my teeth, then I used a
knife. My first masterpiece is a potted plant, and the second glorious creation
is a pawn from chess. Their starting at $10 a sculpture. Any takers?
3-4. Us with goats. We saw them and were like, "We have
to 'go'at get a picture with them." And so we did.
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