Playing Santa

Jodi moved from Queen Creek and plenty to a ward in Glemdale filled with amazing people who are financially struggling. Jodi asked the bishop how many members needed help. Almost all was his reply. As she was talking to,the bishop, the Holy Ghost was prompting others to help. The relief society president in her old ward called and asked if they could adopt her new ward for Christmas. Within 24 hours, 2 wards had signed on to help and had identified 22 families that could use some Christmas joy. 

Jodi coordinated with the Bishop and the two other wards. Presents for about 150 people were bought, wrapped and organized. Jodi didn't stop there. She coordinated others and received gift cards and cash. She provided each family with two gifts each, and $100 to $300 each in gift cards. 

Thomas, Hayden, Suzi, Chad and I were lucky enough to get to help. We wrapped and coordinated and organized gifts. Wrapped them in bags and boxes and then put them in black trash bags. 

Thomas, Hayden, Chad and I were able to drop off the gifts. Some we dropped off and ran. Others were delivered directly to the people. I was lucky enough to deliver to one family who were so grateful. Another had been praying for help when the secret Santa's came to her door. 

Jodi is such an example to me of Christlike love and service. She looks beyond herself, sees need and fills it. She doesn't wait for someone else. She takes the call of the Savior on and does unto others. She gave up so much to pull this off. 

The Christmas spirit is alive and well. The Savior weaves us in and out of one another's lives. He meets our needs and answers our prayers. He usually uses his earthly angels to take care of those children in need that he loves. 

I am so grateful that Jodi chose to let us be apart of it. We felt the Christmas spirit. We felt the love of our Savior. We knew we were on His errand and doing His work. He loves every single one of His children. All of them. Whether we are in Queen creek or Glendale, Hawaii or Alaska, He loves us.