WOMEN OF WORTH....BECOME

Well, I made it through camp. In spite of all the worrying and murmering (I really did not want to go) and in spite of the horrendous heat, the dirt and grime, sharing showers (a two by two foot space) with 35 girls, trying to sleep with those same 35 girls 'enjoying' their time together and being busy every minute of every day----It was AMAZING! The youth leaders that I worked with were wonderful. They worked hard and were so thoughtful of the 32-12 year olds we were in charge of. The stake leaders are women that I love to associate with and spend time with. The programs were like a "Women's Conference"; so uplifting and spiritually fulfilling. The theme was, "Women of Worth" and after this week, I feel like one. The Lord knew I needed to be there and would not let me say no-I tried!
Sadie was with me and even though we did not see much of each other; we were in the same place and experiencing the same things. Truth?!?!-I will go back if I can.
(Sorry, no pictures-I didn't have time or I was too tired!)

PAUL UNMANNED!

I can't tell you how proud I am of my husband. I really can't. I guess this is an example that he is such a good sport. I tried to invoke the "the church has asked us not to do this" rule. But the time was late and you have to work with what you have-or have not. Take a deep breath.

Yes, that is my husband. He was asked to participate in 'Mall madness' for a YW/YM activity. People from the ward are asked to go to the mall in disguise and see if the youth can fine them. It is their very favorite activity. They have used several themes over the years, like: Seek and ye shall find, Hiding in plain sight etc. Since Paul has participated several times, this time it was hard to come up with something and he didn't have much time. He has already been the rich Hispanic on vacation, the Columbian drug lord and the maintenance worker (see a theme). So all that was left was cross-dressing. (And yes, the YM's Pres did instruct the youth not to follow Bro. Scharman's example.) Alexa and I had a great time helping him get ready-tears were falling. Paul did comment, "I am one ugly lady!" And then he said, "I look like my sister!" He does not!