I have been so excited to put the things I learned at my lesson to use. Only tonight I was able to do that. So I have to share my first "little doll". She has not been sewn on yet, but she was decided upon (the very hardest part), cut, pressed, and photographed just for you!
Friday, March 11, 2011
The Perfect Day
I did get to have my applique lesson on my perfect day, but that was the only part of the day that was mine. The rest of my day went to Janie. Janie is someone that came into my life about five months ago. She is a young lady that came to our neighborhood "homeless" and left just about the same. One night I got a call from the Bishop saying we had a wonderful opportunity to help someone. She moved into what we call the "Bayview Motel". This is a house down the street that has rooms rented out illegally, as if it were a boarding house. Mid morning of my perfect, (non Relief Society) day, I got another call from the Bishop. Janie had been evicted. Janie has been in foster care since about age 14. She doesn't have wonderful social skills. The landlord was having trouble keeping his other renters happy with some of Janie's habits. So the day was filled with drama. Part of the drama was her landlord asking me if I were her drug supplier. That was Wednesday. By Thursday we were packing. I had to drag my poor husband and his truck down to help with the move. Our night ended about 9:00 unloading at the Camelot Trailer Park in North Salt Lake. I am sure that I will never forget Janie. I am sure that my children will never forget having Janie at our Thanksgiving Feast. It actually was a perfect day.
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no wonder i haven't heard from you all week! :) you ARE like Grandma Laura, or at least what i think Grandma Laura would be like. instead of complaining about "another relief society" interference and let it ruin your perfect day.....you just did what the Lord wanted you to do and helped someone in need. you are the perfect example of having the Pure love of Christ. Thanks again for putting things in perspective.
Oh you are good, Trace-I was thinking, you should've stayed home! haha, jk. Mom you are a great example of how I hope to be. And yes, Thanksgiving was awesome. Thank heavens for Brooke THAT day:) CUTEST quilt ever! Makes me want to have another girl! Maybe.
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