CANNERY DAY In the Tortolita Ward

While living in Holbrook AZ, I spent three years serving in the Snowflake Cannery owned by the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  It started out by taking a semester of food science classes at U of AZ, in a weeks time.  I had to really turn to the Lord for comfort, strength and guidance because I had just found out that the baby I was carrying had died and would have to face, once again, losing the dream of a new spirit in our home.  

The spirit was with me, I was blessd and able to focus.  I learned all that I needed in preparation to serve many in the northeastern part of AZ.  Much of the knowledge and experience that I gained in those three years still enables me to serve.  I am grateful for that time and that it still helps me help my family and others.

Now, years later, I am once again serving as the Cannery Specialist  (I really wish they would come up with another word, not specialist, my little hang up).  When Doug Williams issued the call to me, I was SO not excited!  I know, shame on me, but all I could think was, I have so been there and done that.  I am afraid that I took several months to get going.  I finally got on my knees and asked for help to catch the spirit of my calling and a good kick in 

the pants for my attitude and mind.  I got the reminder that this isn't just to sign up people for the canning sessions, that Bro. Williams had talked to me about not just doing that, that I needed to share knowledge and experiences with others help inspire others to prepare.  So, I have finally got my act together and 

progress is being made.

We went to the cannery yesterday with quite a good sized group and had a lot of fun.  Dianna Stevens even brought her two grand daughters, who by the way, were excellent workers!  There is always such a good spirit of camaraderie and  friendship there.  I have made some great little friendships that I now enjoy away from the cannery.