RS Service Auction

Tuesday, March 6, the RS had a service auction. I contributed a batch of frosted cinnamon rolls, a 9x13 pan of 10-12 chicken enchiladas and mending of ten items, and 3-6 hours of inventory (books, DVD's...When I told Grandma O about that one, she wanted that!!!). The food and mending services sold. I just finished delivering the enchiladas and cinnamon rolls. I love to do mending so am anxious for my friend to get the items to me! In turn I had about 850 points...,.I tried for the piano lessons for Miranda for this summer, but was outbid for both those! I did get a dog boarding service by my friend Elisabet for Ben or Dan to use. I also obtained 6 cans of wheat, 1 ground each month, and 2 handmade cards. Babysitting for temple trips and the piano lessons really had high bids....1500 for babysitting for a trip to the temple. We earned points for bidding by answering a questionnaire....such as "Did you floss today. 5 points or Did you drink 6 glasses of water today. 10 points...etc. There were over 1000 points possible.

Personal Glimpses

Busy, fun, busy, fun!

Sunday a young friend, Christina Coats and I, attended Ragamala. Asian dance from ancient temple to modern from southern India. The dancers were of Indian, Korean, Cuban, Caucasian descent. Their feet soles and toes were dyed red (not permanent) as was the end 1/3 of their fingers and thumbs to enable hand and feet movements to be more visible. Dance was an expression of joy. After the performance there was a question-answer period and a reception. If you google Ragamala, more information will come up on this Minneapolis based group.

Monday I attended our older single adults Family Home Evening group. We have a good time for 1 1/2 hours. It includes a hymn, the pledge of Allegiance to the flag, a spiritual thought, a lesson, an activity and refreshments. Our lesson was how merriment is healthy and aids healing. The activity was 20 questions (we love that game!). The couple who are the hosts and our group advisors are witty and former singles themselves. About 6 or more attend (not counting our host couple.) Each of us volunteers for a different part each week providing great variety.