After MONTHS of planning and a hectic last three weeks pulling this together...the East Brunswick Stake began their three day Youth Conference. Day one: sign in, classes, lunch, games, service project, dinner, movie, dessert social and home to host families, Day two: Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty. The 116 people split into two groups. We rotated the Ellis Island movie, tour, museum exhibit and lunch. Things have changed so much since Patricia and Dakota visited the Statue of Liberty. Security is tighter than the airlines and now you have to have a reserved ticket just to set foot in Lady Liberty. NO ONE is allowed in her crown anymore, so the pictures of Dakota and Patricia in her crown will be treasured forever. Day three: Testmony meeting, cleaning the church building and home.Above, Dakota with his YM group, he did not wear the special designed t-shirt) Outside the Stake Center, by the zipline activity with William G. Service Project: Making Missionary kits and thank you notes. A very tired group of YM (they did not sleep at all last night) on the ferry. gratitude thought: Youth who try to be their best, a church activity that is planned to enrich and strengthen our future leaders.
As I lay in bed as all was quiet on Christmas eve....I was warmed by the thought of my family safe and sound, warm and loved at home. Grateful for heat, food, a job, our health and the wonderful birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dancing before I could walk, I was blessed to land a job with The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre out of high school. (Hunter College High School in Manhattan) This choice altered the rest of my life, as I lived the life of an artist, married and had children later in life. I have been blessed with the most wonderful husband and two healthy kids. Dakota's birth (age 34) Jewel's birth (age 40). Joining the church and serving has brought additional joy and new meaning as I will begin my midway point in life. It can only get better from here.
Above, Dakota with his YM group, he did not wear the special designed t-shirt)
Outside the Stake Center, by the zipline activity with William G.
Service Project: Making Missionary kits and thank you notes. 
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