Sunshine in My Soul Today

"The treasures that we will find when we go to the other side will be those that we had laid up there by ministering to our Father's other sons and daughters with whom we have associated here.  He has made this possible for all of us, and during our stay here we will be happier serving our fellows than we could possibly be in any other way." George Albert Smith, Deseret News, May 26, 1945

       

We CAN
will meet
May 7 

at Kathy's home 

10:00 a.m.
Potluck Lunch to follow

We will be collecting laundry detergent for the Women and Children in Crisis Center.  Any kind of detergent will be appreciated.  We will also be finishing the baby bibs for the Star Fish Foster Home.  Bring a friend and something for potluck lunch and come and enjoy a few hours of friendship and service.

Sew Much Fun!

"Great things are wrought through simple and small things. Like the small flecks of gold that accumulate over time into a large treasure, our small and simple acts of kindness and service will accumulate into a life filled with love for Heavenly Father, devotion to the work of the Lord Jesus Christ, and a sense of peace and joy each time we reach out to one another." Russell M Ballard, Finding Joy Through Service, April 2011

Ardis cutting out baby bibs

 Monday, April 2 We CAN met at Carol's home.  We sewed pacifier holders and cut out baby bibs for the Starfish Foster Home .  RaeLee spent many hours refining and perfecting the patterns for these projects.  

Carolyna and Ardis at the cutting table

 The Starfish Foster Home in Xi,an of the Shaan Xi Province of China takes care of children with special health needs.  It is an amazing organization and cares for many children, with the help of medical teams from UCLA, numerous volunteers and a large staff of nannies, as well as donations from people around the world.  Please see their website Starfish Foster Home for more ways you can assist.

Carol, Lynn and Barbara with rainbows of  pacifier holders

"In September 2005, Amanda de Lange founded Starfish Children's Services to save children who have special health needs that are the most at-risk in its partner orphanages. This promptly resulted in the establishment of Starfish Foster Home (SCS) to rescue children in need of medical care by working in collaboration with local orphanages. 

Caroly, Ardis, Kathy and Ortencia busy at work on baby bibs

After nursing them back to health through solid nutrition and a loving environment, Starfish Children's Services organizes and pays for the children’s surgeries before providing post-operative care.  

Barbara, RaeLee and Lynn sewing up a storm

  After the surgeries, the goal shifts to getting these children in the adoption pipeline so that they can join a stable, loving family. " 

Sandy,  Kathy and Ortencia  tracing patterns and cutting fabric

Amanda de Lange  is now back at home fighting a battle of her own with cancer~ our love and prayers are with you Amanda.  We thank you for your courage, your insight and your love for these beautiful children. I am continually amazed how much good one inspired woman can accomplish and how that good can snowball into an effort that affects the lives of so many of Heavenly Father's children!

Carolyn, Ardis and Sandy 

  These ladies are incredible! They get so much accomplished in such a short time ~ all amid lots of laughter, visiting and fun.  

Carol in her kitchen

Our next meeting will be held Monday May 7 at Kathy's home.