66. Jo (Sister Cunningham) has always been such an example of Love and Service to me. Her Christmas fudge is always a special treat for the holidays. I chose to organize a group of Sisters (active, less active and different ages ) to go to Cafe Rio for dinner and then attend the Relief Society Broadcast. I made arrangements to pick everyone up to be sure that all attended. We had a wonderful evening of Sisterhood and inspiration. My goal is to continue this for future Relief Society Broadcasts. Thank you for inspiring all of us, Jo.
Love, Beverly Terry
67-68. "Even though I'm not in your ward anymore, I still think of you often and how wonderful you are at remembering others and doing nice things for them. Service is my middle name and I was excited to do something in your honor. I don't usually tell people what I do. I just see a need and do it. So in your honor I did a couple things…
First, there is a home on my street owned by a retired couple. This is their second home. They live in Idaho. It is not easy for them to get down on their knees and pull weeds. So while they are in Idaho, I maintain their yard. I pull weeds, trim bushes and ix water leaks. They served a mission recently in Omaha, Nebraska and my boys and I were able to go see them on their mission. While they were serving I would pull weeds and think of their service to the Lord and I was honored to be serving them. Now when I work in their yard I think 'there's one less weed they have to pull…there's a leak they won't have to fix' I leave it in tip top shape so when they come back down, their yard is ready for them.
The Second act of service I did and am currently doing is for a boy in my ward who comes from a family that doesn't have a lot of money. He doesn't have much in the way of toys and uses his imagination quite well. He has an older brother who constantly yells at him. This boy is so sweet and struggles a little with feeling accepted. So I started teaching him piano at no cost. I wasn't sure how he was going to do because he can't sit still. However, this young man who is11 is doing well. He pushes himself and wants to get the song right. He likes a challenge and always comes to lessons excited and ready to learn. I am so proud of him." Happy Birthday Jo!!
69-71. Sage, Ethan and Haven came over while they are visiting their Grandpa Dave and Grandma Kris. They wanted to do something to help Grandma Jo. We have had some wind with the last few storms, so Grandma had them collect the pinecones that have fallen from the trees. Now Ann has enough for decorations for the ward Christmas party!
72. We have found that our acts of service and kindness come back around full service to bless us. Mom gave one of her containers of fudge to the driver of the delivery truck who brought most of our doors and windows. We looked out the next day and the Burton Lumber truck was back with our front door which had been delivered to the company later. The driver just stopped by with it and didn't charge a delivery fee because she has been so sweet to him.
Today (Oct 8, 2014) My little sister left for the Argentina MTC, moments before she had to go through security I remembered that I forgot and left a letter I had written for her to read on the airplane in the car. Cade offered and quickly RAN back to the car. When he got back he was out of breath and sweaty. I was so grateful for those last few precious moments with her and that I was able to give her my letter. This is the kind of service that Cade offers on a daily basis. He is always willing to get up and get me a drink of water after the light is off and we are in bed. He will always carry my backpack and groceries into the house. He is the first to set up chairs at church and open doors for members. He is just a genuinely awesome man. I am so blessed to have such a husband! I know that he is the way he is because of the example of his parents and grandparents! Happy Birthday Grandma! Lots of love- Bridget
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