Thursday, April 9, 2009

April Presidency Message

Dear Sisters,

The Stake "Something Extraordinary", March 12th was a lot of fun for those participating, attending the program and to see the wonderful display tables. We would like to thank Jesse Myers-Stein for putting our part of the program together and Diane Mangum for doing such a great impersonation of the “Mom Song". It was enjoyed by all and just about brought the house down with applause as so many mothers could identify with the song.

March 19th was our Visiting Teaching "Talk About", The evening was a great success with a potato bar, exchange table, and a chance to visit with individual visiting teachers to get to know each sister better and her needs, while continuing to improve visiting teaching.

We would still like to meet with visiting teachers that were unable to attend the "Talk About", on April 16th just prior to our next Enrichment activity "Spring Thing". “Spring Thing” this month will be featuring Cool Meals Demo (with sampling) and a choice of: Recap of Gardening Seminar, Fresh Home Decorating Ideas, and Indoor service Project.

We are looking forward to our Visiting Teaching Conference Sunday, May 3rd. Arrangements are being made that all Young Women and Primary sisters can attend Relief Society that day. We look forward to meeting with all of you.

Have a wonderful Easter! What a beautiful time of year to reflect on the great gift of the atonement that enables us to be resurrected and have eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

With Love,
Carolyn Gabbitas

"Mom Song"

When Relief Society sisters get together to have fun, they have fun!!
Lots of laughs went into the preparation for our RS Mom Song nite. Jesse
did such a great job and everybody pitched in with props and ideas. Laughter truly is the best medicine! - Diane Mangum


I remember running around like a crazy person while Annette Padgett chased me with a rolling pin. At least I think it was a rolling pin. I truly felt like she was my mom for moment. It was utter chaos on stage as members of our ward swapped rolls some of us acting like mischievous children while the rest of us chased after us with kitchen utensils. It was a really good bonding experience and I further recognized the fact that I love our ward and how people have no problem acting silly around each other because of the amount of love that our relief society sisters share for one another. - Alana Parker

It was great fun! And A LOT of laughs!!! When we did the final acting on the stage, I was laughing so hard, I thought I was gonna wet my pants. Everywhere I looked the women of our ward were in character and acting hilarious!!! PLEASE MENTION: After quite a few "Heck no's" Diane Mangum was a reluctant lifesaver and perfect for "The Mom." - Jesse Myers-Stein