We celebrated Miss Justina's birthday by going to see Mama Mia! We knew she would love it but didn't know about President De'Beauville, but as it turned out he liked the movie better than anyone! Justina is such a delight, always up beat and positive no matter what.
She was having some very hard trials a few weeks ago, things that would make the strongest person stumble and fall. But not Miss Justina, she showed up at Home, Family and Personal Enrichment all dressed up in a colorful outfit and a bright scarf around her head. When I commented about how great she looked, she said "Just trying to rise above the blues!"
By the time we had all 47 candles lit, the cake was melting and sliding off the plate!
The high light of Justina's birthday was the Birthday Circle. The last few minutes in Young Women's, we went around the room and told "Sister D" (as the Young Women call her) just what we loved about her. All the Young Women love her so very much and look to her as their second mother. At the end, Sister D brought us all to tears as she said, "Most of the time I stand to pray, but from this day forward I will kneel, and plead with Heavenly Father to help me live up to your expectations".
Justina is one in a million and I feel so very blessed to have known her! If she were the only reason we came to St. Lucia, it was well worth it!
Seminary is off and running!
While I am teaching the youth, Elder Sherwood teaches the adults.
It is a blessing to have the youth only, because it gives them the opportunity
to express themselves, ask questions and learn more about the gospel.
