Since my last post on Special Needs Mutual in September, much has happened. We have been very busy organizing and filling board positions. We are now fully staffed with the exception of a few more advisors and specialists. We have spent a good deal of time meeting and planning.
Special Needs Mutual became a reality last Thursday evening, November 13, 2008.
I had spent the day with my mom helping deliver the Pioneer Shopper paper all the way over to Kanab and back. It was a good thing I was busy and distracted. I might have spent my day worrying about Angel Mutual.
It was a wonderful, marvelous spiritual experience! Every board member took care of their assignments without any hitches. We had approximately 48 special needs participants and about 50 youth counselors. We had some parents stick around to watch; some bishops and stake presidency members came to observe and find out what the buzz is all about. So with SN participants, youth counselors, board members and visitors, we estimate there were at least 125 people there.
I can't express the feelings I experienced that evening. The joy on the faces of the special needs individuals would have been enough for me; but as I looked around I could see the joy in the faces of the youth counselors, the parents, the adult leaders and even the visitors. President Lyman was beaming. He spent the entire evening with us moving from activity to activity. The spirit of the Lord was very keenly felt by everyone in attendance.
I spoke with a mother who had brought several special needs persons that night. She did not hesitate to tell me that she is not a member of our church, but she was amazed at what she witnessed that evening. She is so anxious to tell all her friends about SNM and encourage them to participate.
We are doing the Lords work. The miracles have already begun!
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I can't believe I haven't commented on this already. I love that you posted pictures and that those smiles will only continue to grow as the program flourishes.
This is important work you are engaged in. Part of me feels that the Lord knew I needed you here right now and so instead of sending you away on a mission, He kept you closer to home. Totally selfish, I know. But I'm happy that this is finally happening and that all the work will bless so many lives.
Each story of a new calling being extended or a new family finding out about the program combines to make the larger miracle of SNM even greater. I am so proud of you and Dad.
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