Helping Hands

Last Friday a lovely young lady in our ward passed away.  She was only 19 (complications from diabetes) and her presence will be sorely missed by many.  My new calling has given me a chance to see many acts of kindness and love toward this loving family in their time of need.  Sign up slots to help with meals and funeral arrangements have been filled to overflowing.  Letters of love and encouragement, flowers, heart attacks, and other gifts have been left at their doorstep.  Kind words, thoughts, deeds and prayers have been offered.  What a blessing to have Jesus Christ as our example. What a blessing that I am surrounded by so many people that desire to be like Him, and therefore serve those in need.  Our efforts wont bring their little girl back, but they will help bring the Spirit of Christ into the hearts of those who are suffering.  I found this poem tonight, and it made my heart happy.

Here's to the everyday heroes,
The volunteers who do what they can,
To ease the suffering of others,
And be of service to their fellow man.

May they know the true satisfaction
That comes from helping others
Less fortunate than themselves,
But no less their sisters and brothers.

May they feel the gratitude in our hearts
For all of the good that they've done.
The appreciation that we all feel for them
Is truly second to none.

By: Kelly Roper

Revelation 2:19

 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience