Pennies by the Inch

One of the service projects we do each year with the youth from church is to raise money for our children's hospital. We did over $3,000 in change! A few weeks prior we had a and of summer BBQ. And we had the best ever fireside on Sunday night which I forgot my camera at. We had a 74 year old African American woman speak to us about faith, Chasity, and life. I laughed and cried she was amazing. She said the 2 top things she loved about our church were 1. our Bishops do not get paid. This makes her feel like there can be total honesty since his paycheck is not dependant on someone liking him. 2. The things we say and the things we do are very close. That is not saying all members are perfect at living the gospel but the church programs and beliefs are very close. She has been a hospital administrator, community organizer, and sits on the Utah Aids foundation, Huntsman Cancer boards and many others. I wish everyone could hear this warm wonderful woman. It made me feel so grateful and brought me to my knees in gratitude for the abundance I have in my life and for everything that has brought me to this point in my life. I have great notes if anyone wants them.