"One is silver, and the other is gold"

Jennifer M. contacted me on Facebook - what a treat to hear from her after all these years. I know I have other photos of her, but this group shot from Girls' Camp 1997 was the first one I could lay my hands on. The shot above is from a YW outing to the Huntington Library in July of 1997. I loved working with Joan and Hailey. I think Diane was helping us out with driving that day.

Looking at this camp photo reminded me of how we have pretty much stayed in touch with or at least have knowledge of all the other girls in the picture. Chelsea J. is even a teacher at Eve's school!

A while ago I posted a shot of a Young Women temple trip - and Christina C. was in that photo. She found me through my blog, and I've enjoyed corresponding with her - she sent me this photo of herself - in a Grannybabs apron of course - and her new little daughter. (She requested the apron on LRS, so I thought I'd send her one even though she didn't win.)

Before she left for Paris, we walked over to deliver a farewell gift to Rachel C. and noted that "The So and So's used to live right there," - and neither one of us could remember their names - but we remembered them. Then two days later a wedding announcement from Michael B. came - and we made the connection. He looks the same to me - just a mite older!! (His mom, Irene, worked with me in Young Women - I'm sure I could find a photo of her too if I looked hard.)


This is a very long ago Girls' Camp - as in Paris R. was there!! But what I love is that Tiffany L's son is now one of my students!

My years in Young Women were rich and rewarding, and I feel a strong connection to the youth and adults with whom I worked and served. It's nice to reconnect with them - whenever and however that occurs. If I were thorough, I'd include photos of Pam M., Sue Z., Kacy F., Connie W., Linda R., Erin J., Tricia M., - the list goes on - and on - especially if I start thinking of the women in the stake who were part of my Young Women and Camp years - all the women I worked with were a great blessing in my life. And so were all the wonderful Young Women - all of them hold a special place in my heart.

Makes me think that Heaven is a bit like that!