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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Clue

First, CONGRATULATIONS to Cherie at 'a baby called Max'
(who, btw, just found out she's listed in the top 100 bloggers!)
for winning the Swanson Health Products giveaway!
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I'm one of the young women leaders at church - for those who are not familiar with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, all positions are filled by volunteers - there's no paid clergy, paid secretaries, teachers, or anything. Members of the congregation are given callings and can accept them, to serve in the different organizations within the church. I was just released from being a Sunday School teacher (going to really miss that!) and am excited to now be working with our young women (ages 12-18). Anyway, last night for a combined activity with the young men, we played a live game of CLUE. And (yay for me!) I played Miss Scarlett.
It was a blast. To make it more exciting, none of the cast knew "who done it".
Besides being just plain old fun, there's something very fulfilling about serving others! And it continues to amaze me that when I'm helping someone else, I am the one who walks away lifted! I love this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson:
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself."

18 comments:

  1. jeanette from everton terraceOctober 13, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Yes, great quote!
    You make a lovely Miss Scarlett :)

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  2. HeatherOctober 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What a fun activity! Love it!

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  3. Kelly October 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Clue is so fun! One of my favorite games.

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  4. Elle SeesOctober 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    How fun! I have cousins and friends who are Mormon, so I always like to learn the differences between religions. I also have Jews, Catholics, pretty much you name it!

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  5. BridgetOctober 13, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    What a fun activity! I'm in YW too, Laurel advisor. That's a great idea, especially for this time of year.

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  6. Cherie @ 'a baby called Max'October 13, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    First of all, ah! I am so excited.

    But secondly, how you described helping someone & walking away feeling fulfilled, that's a nail on the head in regards to how I feel about my nursing career! :)

    Every day I go to work, & I wonder how I'm getting paid to feel so fulfilled every day. It's a gift. Really, it is :)

    I'm e-mailing you now :) xx

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  7. The Childlike EmpressOctober 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    i always want to be Miss Scarlett when we play cluedo....dressing up would make it even better.

    i was called into YW's briefly (when have the branch was evacutated from the country) and really loved it....but now i'm back in sunbeams, so cant complain that much they are so cute!

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  8. cwcallOctober 13, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    You make a Fantastically Lovely Miss Scarlett!
    You are sooooo darling!

    Love from your happy mother

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  9. TeresaOctober 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Love it! I think that would have been a great thing to watch. You make a delightful Miss Scarlett.

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  10. count it all joyOctober 13, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    That sounds like so much fun! I'm involved in church ministry also and I'm going to remember that for a fun activity and community building event. You make a gorgeous Miss Scarlet:) Meredy xo

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  11. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    how much fun. i love your photo!! you look gorgeous.

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  12. Mrs. Kelley DibbleOctober 13, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    That's what I'm talking about.

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  13. Mom of 12October 14, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    That sounds so fun! I'm a firm believer in serving others no matter the religion.
    Sandy

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  14. A Spoonful Of SugarOctober 14, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    You make a perfect Miss Scarlet! What a fun group for teens.

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  15. My Beautiful WorldOctober 16, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I’ve had an emotional day today struggling with my feeling what a wonderful quote just what I needed. Thank you I hope you have a lovely day.

    Always Wendy

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  16. myletterstoemilyOctober 16, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    those lucky girls are going to LOVE you!

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  17. M. RekaOctober 17, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    What a fun activity... enjoyed your page!

    Short Poems

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  18. Jennifer FabulousOctober 17, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Oh wow I had no idea it was all volunteer! That's amazing. And shows true dedication. :)

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