A DIFFERENT TYPE OF SERVICE

Last week I went and spent a couple of hours helping at the Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake putting together kits to send to Mexico because of the swine flu epidemic.
I had never been inside of that place and I was really impressed with all the stuff they do there. It was a great experience for me to be a part of that large group of people putting together these kits that would aid them in helping to stop the spreading of the sickness. I was glad that I went to give of my time.

On Saturday, the youth from our Stake had a service project out on Antelope Island. We went out there and picked up trash---there really wasn't that much to pick up.
We were literally eaten up by the bugs. Michael looked like he had a bad case of the chicken pox by the time we got home. I had bites in my hair line, on my ears, nose and the back of my neck--pretty much everywhere. But, we did a good deed and it felt good to be of service to someone.

Yesterday I spent 3 1/2 hours cleaning the Ogden Temple. It was a different type of service to do in the Temple but it was very needed. I was asked to help wash the windows on the second floor. It was cold outside at first and my feet were soaking wet. As the sun started to warm us and I got my body moving from scrubbing the dirty windows, I felt good inside for the service that I was able to render. It was actually very gratifying because we could see immediate progress.

I am so thankful that giving service is so gratifying and makes me appreciate what I have. I know that I could always do more for others. I know that I get more out of it than the ones that I serve. I just hope that I have taught my children that giving service and working hard can be fun. I know that I could be a better example for them in this area. I will try to be better.