Different Kind of Service

Jeni asked me months ago if I would speak at her Relief Society's Birthday dinner. Of course I agreed! When I finally wrote the date down on the calendar I was a little taken back, because it was on Wednesday March 4th. I had already committed, so I knew I would have to just make it work. I didn't know what I would be feeling this week, therefore I was a little nervous. But as the date drew closer and as I started preparing my talk, I realized the timing couldn't be more perfect. Instead of focusing on this date and feeling sorry for myself, I was thinking of the wonderful Riverton Ward. I was thinking about their needs and living in such a way to have the spirit with me. And we all know that if you have the spirit with you, you are a little happier. Not that I don't miss Rob, I just could handle this week as I focused on what the sisters in Jeni's ward needed to hear and as I served others. Service is one of the greatest things we can do, to help get us through difficult times. I haven't been able to serve in the typical ways; watching children and making meals. But I hope I am serving others by helping them build their testimonies and understanding the importance of the scriptures and our Savior. Every time I speak, the spirit testifies to me again and again that what I am teaching is true and I strengthen even more. I often feel like I get more out of speaking than the audience. I am so grateful for the different opportunities I am blessed with to share my testimony!