There was two main service projects I did this year. The first one, was to a lady in our ward. She was on a very high risk pregnancy (no I am not saying you are pregnant!) and had to be in the Hospital for quite a few weeks of her pregnancy. She was extremely stressed and it was really wearing on her. I got messages out to most of the ladies in our neighborhood and asked for donations of money, or items to help her pass the time, or to just know people are out there praying for her.
With the donations I gathered, I was able to get her magazines, books, Scentsy warmer and scents for her hospital room, toys to give to her kids as they came to visit her, nail polish, spray in shampoo (she wasn't allowed to shower, only sponge baths), healthy snacks, treats, stationary and envelopes to write letters, foot cream for her husband to massage her feet, and many more items. She was so grateful she cried and has thanked all those involved many times. It brought back so many memories of when I was on bed rest for my pregnancy. It made me think of you because of all the things you do to help those around you. I am sure your in-laws are grateful for the help you have been giving them.
The second service was a last minute CHristmas service. Just last night I found out about a family who wasn't going to have Christmas gifts for their kids because of all the medical expenses this year. Today I went and got gift cards and found a few small gifts to donate to this family. A few fun things for the family and hygiene items to get them through the next few months.
I sure do love you Tiffany and I am grateful to have you as my little sissy! I miss you living close and wish I would have taken advantage of the time you lived in Utah!! Love, Kristen
Kristen, I love this! How awesome! I am sure both families felt the love of the Savior shining through you so much!
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