THANKSGIVING SENT TO MISSIONARIES

i love having MISSIONARIES.

i love sending care packages,

especially for the holidays.

it bothers me when i forget.

it bothers me when i remember

 i forgot !

and so the zombie witch

sent an “AIRHEAD”  treat in 

with the “THANKFUL ME” mailer

i put a TURKEY sticker on jerky

and called it the

 “THANKSGIVING BIRD”

i put a CARMEL POPCORN treat

in the shape of corn on the COB

and called it the  “VEGETABLE”

i put a felt PUMPKIN sticker on a sucker

and called it “PUMPKIN DESSERT”

i put a PLACE CARD

where a list of “THANKFULS”

could be written and called it “BLESSED”

and a “HAPPY THANKFUL” card

with my heartfelt wishes

finally,

a DISNEY CHRISTMAS 

ADVENT

CALENDAR

celebrating their love for

disneyland, christmas, and the magic kingdom(s)

i placed the packages on the counter

i wrote the contents and cost of the package

at about $7.00

“I forgot the jesus stickers”

it was confirmed 

jesus stickers are the protocol

i thought, i’ll run next door to smiths

with all the christmas decorations

cards, tags, wrapping paper,

surely

there would be something.

i could not find anything jesus.

i went up and down aisles

i checked the religious secton

how can this be

the reason for the season

and he is no where to be found

no nativity that i could see

and that is another post

jenn is in honduras

i had been informed by my sis

that if you put jesus stickers over

the seal,

the package will be left alone

i was amazed

that a jesus sticker would protect

the contents of the package

and yet i am not.

jesus is my protector

and when i have him

sealed in my heart

and stuck on my countenance,

i too feel that

added measure of protection.

(dialogue)

“and what is the total?”

“do you want it to arrive in time for

THANKSGIVING?”

“that would be nice...”

“okay we can do that for one seventy three.”

“it is only $1.73?”

“no. $173”

“i think not given that the contents are under $10.00

and i do not have jesus stickers to assure 

my package will even make it into jenn's hands...”

he smiled.

i smiled.

i must be more efficient with the

christmas packages.

FAREWELL ELDER HART

i am so grateful

my family made the trip to idaho.

ELDER STEPHEN H. HART

was the reason for the celebration

 it is a complete honor

to be the auntie

of this fine young mine

of many shoes.

i doodled key phrases,

flowers on the pulpit

stephen's handsome tie

as i listened

with purpose,

as i listened

with

HART.

family and friends gathered

to the home

of ELDER HART

wonderful finger foods

lisa's pretzel jello salad,

pulled pork sandwiches,

salads and veggies,

chelle and maddie's cookies and cream cookies,

lemon cookies,

spice cake,

and

cups of m&m

"members and missionaries working together..."

"so...have you met my crazy aunt yet?"

and an array of michigan facts

a cupcake of an idea...

let's just leave it at cupcake.

love to you!

carry on

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TESTIMONY BUILDER

i always think of sunday

as a peaceful day...

away from phone calls

and running errands.

it was nice to have the morning free

or any kind of preparations

as my partner was scheduled

to give the lesson.

on the way to the classroom,

my partner's husband stopped me in the hall

and said that his wife was ill.

i did not even have my manual.

i explained the situation.

we began with prayer

and had a review of previous lessons

and then

allowed inspiration to take over.

i had some photo cards

and the letter from my niece

that is serving in honduras.

week before last,

we had a lesson on how we can be missionaries now.

i shared hermana bodine's letter.

the children selected a photo card

and wrote to missionaries.

we discussed the importance of having a testimony

so that when a missionary opportunity presents itself,

we are prepared.

a TESTIMONY

that jesus christ lives and is our savior.

he died for us and atoned for our sins.

a TESTIMONY

that jesus christ's church and gospel has been restored to

the earth and that we belong to that very church...

the church of jesus christ of latter day saints.

a TESTIMONY

that joseph smith is the prophet of the restoration. he read the bible.

he followed the bible's words to ask of god.

the heavens were opened and he saw and spoke

with god the father

and his son jesus christ

 a TESTIMONY

that a prophet leads christ's church and is the mouthpiece 

for jesus through revelation.

a TESTIMONY

that the book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ

and is true.

reading the book of mormon and other scriptures will bring us

closer to god

and give us answers and direction.

there was a music stand in the corner.

the words entered my mind,

"have them practice their TESTIMONY"

i brought the music stand to the front of the classroom.

children continued on the cards 

while one by one,

each shared their TESTIMONY.

for not having anything prepared,

there was an ever present lesson available

for all of us to learn and be reminded of...

TESTIMONY

DEAR ELDER.COM (SISTERS AND COUPLES TOO)

Dear Elder,

Where have you been all my life? As a young woman that had a love for the gospel and a desire to be a number one faithfully devoted missionary supporter ...

(to a sister friend i looked up to, brothers, cousins, friends,  potentials I had dated...President and Sister Hart, past students...) ! In other words, I mailed numerous letters,

sent handmade homemade care packages and coupon items upon request.

and holiday goodies. In my day, it required a great deal of planning and organization. Postage varied as did the date of arrival. Packages going to the Dominican Republic had to be prepared and to the post office months in advance, where in New York, no more than a week.

Some of my packages were destroyed at customs. Then there was the waiting game. Send a letter. Wait for mail delivery. Wait for P-Day. Wait to have a letter written and mailed. Wait on the postal system. Wait for a letter to arrive. Wait to know if the package was received. Sometimes I would forget the question that I had asked earlier and the one that was answered weeks later.

and while i waited

nan beck made count downs:

 the motnhs, the weeks, the days  for me to color

Today, I am JUST THINKING that you have made the whole process more efficient and reduced the amount of stress and waiting. I do not pay for stamps. I do not have to check for proper postage, strange addresses, mail pouches and possible transfers. You have provided numerous options from cookies and care packages and so much more. Should I choose to set up an account, I can pay you to send cheer and encouragement through your clever goodies and gifts. I am only beginning to understand all that you do and will investigate further. In the meantime,

http://www.dearelder.com/

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