Saturday, April 21, 2012

Service

This has been quite a week. Russell had cataract surgery on his right eye, which went perfect. But in his lack of visual acuity, our ward has reached out to take care of their Bishop, who takes care of them. Our young women and their leaders came over on Tuesday evening (I unfortunately was in bed with a migraine, missing photo opps), they planted flowers, and painted shutters and our front door. Big thank you, and then our dear friend Richard Nagle a true giver extraordinaire....Rich came to start the never ending project of trimming our VERY overgrown Palm Trees, which haven't been touched in over 10 years.
He trimmed one on Tuesday, and then again yesterday. This is he in the boom trimming away. 2 down, 3 to go! He is a horticulturist, and he says it is therapy for him. Grateful that my headache could be his therapy! Our Grant and Jordan came over after work, and helped for about 4 hours, loading the trucks and trailers with the fronds. What a job this is. Then this morning, the High Priest group showed up to do some yard work, and more clean up.

It is different being on this end of the service, but SOOOO appreciated, and so needed right now. LOVE our WARD and our WARD FAMILY!!

6 comments:

Sundbergs said...

So sorry your poor hubby ha to have surgery I hope it helps. There is no one who deserves service more than you. Glad you have such an amazing ward family. You are in our prayers hope your migraine is better

Stephanie said...

The trees look amazing! What a blessing you are to others & others are to you. Life is so neat!

Marie Rayner said...

Glad that your husband's surgery went well, and that your Ward is now having an opportunity to serve him for a change!! I love, LOVE your header with all the grands!!

jeanine said...

What a wonderful ward family you have! It is always a little different being on the recieving end of service... but what a blessing too!

Heidi said...

HOORAY!! those palm trees look GREAT!! I am excited to come see it all in July! Love you Mom & Dad! So glad everyone in the ward is taking care of you. xoxoxo

Grammy Staffy said...

How nice. We have a great ward don't we. Hugs