June 2011 PRESIDENCY MESSAGE

(June'sTheme from the Releif Society Declaration is: Find Nobility in Motherhood and Joy in Womanhood)
Dear Sisters:
“The Nobility of Motherhood and Joy of Womanhood” is the topic for our Presidency lesson this month. While preparing, I noticed Elder Carl B. Cook, a recently called general authority, mentioned the influence of his mother in a church news article.

“When he was six and his youngest sister just three months old, his mother was left to raise five young children. Watching his mother go to work, go to night school and juggle the demands of raising a family while faithfully fulfilling her church calling had a definite impact on Elder Cook. Besides teaching him how to mow the lawn, saddle the horses and make repairs around the house, she taught him to ‘trust in the Lord, work hard and serve others.’ Now when he is faced with a challenge or daunting task, he thinks about the example of his mother and says, ‘OK, Mom, I’ll try it. I can do it’.”
Another such example I read was from Steve Mikita. He has spent his life in a wheelchair being born with spinal muscular atrophy. He has been very successful in his life; he has served as Utah’s assistant attorney general since 1982. “When I looked back on my earlier years, I soon realized my understanding Christ’s love came through my mother’s love.” . . . ”My mother helped me interpret the meaning and

purpose of life, and the meaning and purpose behind suffering.” Steve’s mother inspired him to achieve his dream of going to college. She was instrumental in his conversion to the LDS Church and taught him how to laugh at life.
Sister Sheri Dew clearly describes our important role in our Heavenly Father’s plan. “Motherhood is not what was left over after our Father blessed His sons with priesthood ordination. It was the most ennobling endowment He could give His

daughters, a sacred trust that gave women an unparalleled role in helping His children keep their second estate.” (Nov. 2001 Ensign)
Love,

Jamie, Cindy, Loree, and Kathy

July.....Sewing Service

I just wanted to post information about the Relief Society Service project for July!  While I am desperately behind and unsure of when I won't be behind, I did want to let you know about the wonderful project we will be working on to sew clothing protectors for the long term care patients at the hospital in Caliente.

Not only is this a great project, but one that directly blesses our own community and often times friends and family, since that is who many of the long-term patients are.

On Wendesday, July 27th, from 1-5 pm at the church we will be cutting, sewing, ironing, hand-sewing buttons.  During this time a nursery will be provided.  After a one hour break we will resume form 6-8.  IF you can do any or all of those thigns, if you have a sewing machine to bring and use, or that you would let someone else use, please let us know.  Our focus for July has been service, and we are excited for this opportunity--please feel free to spread the word or bring a friend!!

Just a Little Behind......

I am not sure how many of you may check out the blog for changes in the monthly calendar or birthdays, or the visiting teaching message, or presidency message, but I do try really hard to get it updated at the beginning of each month and I am failing miserably for July.  The summer has caught up to me, along with several unexpected events, so as soon as I get the chance to update, I will.  thanks for your patience.