i was invited by three generation
of WOMEN
to celebrate one of the most amazing
societies of WOMEN
on march 16, 2013
at 10:00 am-noon
the three generations
of WOMEN
grandma maxine garff
mother joanne garff hart
and sister michelle hart bodine
the celebration
the BIRTHDAY of the relief society
an organization for WOMEN
where
charity never faileth
the speaker
sheri dew
as in
"dew as i'm dewing"
recognize the value of
WOMANHOOD
uplifting
edifying
reminders
that we are daughters
of heavenly father
who loves us
while challenging the world's beliefs
*that WOMEN of our faith are oppressed
there was a beautiful musical
if i could hie to kolob
played by lovely WOMEN
on stringed instruments
colorful cupcakes
delicately frosted
by the hands
of a 16 year old
WOMAN
made for a delightful
table decoration
and a delicious refreshement
(fun tablecloth pattern)
i am so grateful that i attended.
happy
BIRTHDAYrelief society
then off to grandma's lovely home
where family photographs rest
in every room
the dining room's
beautiful centerpiece
from
john and angie marriott
i was intrigued by the simple glass vase
that carefully embrace the delicate flowers
debbie and ron harrison's bulbs at christmas
have come into bloom
for grandma's march
BIRTHDAY
grandma's garden room
filled with life
and femininity
emphasizes a
WOMAN'S love for intrinsic beauty
and finally
grandma's library
where a brightly colored bouquet
of unique and interesting flowers
adorn the study desk
in the distance my eye takes hold
of a well organized library of books
a pink slip of paper here
a pink slip of paper there
as grandma's christmas gift
to her
children
and
grandchildren
michelle and myself find
the browsing
of so many handsome books
classics
gospel oriented
personal improvement
historical
famous speeches
to be addicting
as well as endearinng
what a treat!
tomorrow
is
grandma garff's 96th birthday
born on ST. PATRICK'S DAY
as a subtle reminder of how blessed
i am to know her
and have her to call
friend and grandmother
can you think of a better way to celebrate
such an amazing WOMAN?
i couldn't either
happy BIRTHDAY
grandma
*oppressed
as a child-spoke in church, talks in primary, pray on primary,
as a young woman-secretary, seminary council, spoke in church, sang in church, prayed in church, young women's recognition award, led the singing, played the piano, temple recommend, temple work, geneology work, youth conference committee,visiting teacher, secret granddaughter, relief socity instructor, homemaking leader, sunday school teacher, family home evening coordinator, young women guest speaker, primary 2nd counselor, primary president, primary choristor, young women advisor, young women teacher, gospel doctrine teacher, nursery leader, homemaking and enrichment, primary teacher, young women's camp director, young women's secretary,
primary teacher, mother, wife, college graduate, master of education degree, continuing education, third grade educator, sixth grade educator, flight attendant for delta, special education assistant, room mom, temple patron, and witness of christ
oppressed, hardly
