wonderful helpers

today we attended the funeral of one of the sisters we home teach. (yes, i am pat's ht partner) she was 95 years old and had lived here for a very long time. we knew some of her family when we lived in ripon ward (we were happy to see them today).

while some of the family are active members a good amount are not. her son, wayne, gave the eulogy and did a really nice job. then pat gave the talk on the plan of happiness/salvation. he did a really great job too. it was a nice service.

a few days back our compassionate service leader called asking me to be in charge of the luncheon. really what she meant was would i be in charge of making sure the food was put out, that everything flowed well, and that the clean up was done.

i went with the intention of being in charge, but patti, the 2nd counselor in our ward's rs presidency ended up being there and she had everything all figured out. so, i assisted her, and many other wonderful sisters (and a few brethren).

at one point in time bishop said, "i made one phone call, and look what came of it!" there was food for an army... practically! and it was a good thing there was because we had planned on 100 people being there, but there was a bit more than that. :)

i am grateful for all the wonderful helpers - those who brought food, those who set up, served and cleaned up. we have our own little Zion's army when it comes to taking care of people in need! i love it and am so grateful for them!