Wow, I just had a moment (they are few and far between). I wasn't going to write a blog this week, thinking I didn't have much to say. After reading Scott's email that he sends out I realized that there are people that read mine that don't see Scott's newsletter and there were things that happened this past week that touched our hearts and are important to share.
Scott and I went to Savai'i this past week and while doing some school site visits we went to a school that we heard needed desks. I had to fight back the tears as I saw many students sitting at desks that were in really rough shape ( I've included a picture). The principal at this Primary School and her husband out of their own pocket spend their evening and mornings before school starts making breakfast and lunches for the 200 children that attend school there so they can have a healthy meal. What an example of Love and Christ like charity.
Before Scott and I got here there was a container that came that had boxes and boxes of school books, We have been trying to go through these boxes and sorting them into ages, Primary School, Middle School and College (High School). We have just about finished but we now have enough that when we go on site visits to schools we load the back of our truck with boxes of books and take them with us and if we see a need or feel prompted we will donate these to the different schools. The teachers and students are so happy and excited to receive these and we are happy to provide. On one of our previous visits at a Primary School a young man mentioned he was in need of library books for the younger children so on our next visit we dropped by again and unloaded several boxes. It was rewarding to see the excitement of the children but the teacher was most thrilled.
The Diabetes Pilot Progrm is going great and we were able to spend some time with those involved in the program last week. There were a lot of kg's lost on the weigh scale and some really excited people. It is really rewarding to see these wonderful people work so hard to try and make a better life for them and their families. It can't be easy but sometimes the things worth having are not easy and that's why we appreciate them so much.
We have been blessed to meet some amazing people in our travels around the islands, and to see some heart warming things. Someone washing their hands with running water and soap, someone picking up garbage in the school yard, a smile, a kiss on the cheek, these things continue to give us hope that yes, this is why we're here and to continue with the serving, teaching, guidance and love.
It doesn't matter where you are in the world, our Relief Society for The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints celebrated their 176 Birthday. It is the largest women's organization in the world, 7.1 million women and in over 188 countries. An amazing program of "Charity never Faileth." President Hinckley once said " People wonder what we do for our women, I'll tell what we do. We get out of their way and look with wonder at what they're accomplishing."
I have been blessed to know and are friends with some great women, some who have passed on like Gramma Cameron and many others who consistantly display a quiet strength, love, unselfishness,and kindness for others, you are an example to me and am grateful for each one of you in my life. Many of you have suffered some kind of hurt and pain, and continue to keep on moving forward with a smile on your face and the courage to keep on going. Thank you for your example.
Have a great week and remember Be Kind!
Love,
Sister Cameron( Gramma)
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