My Dear Friends,

As February fades into the past March marches in from the future. Corny, huh. But, nevertheless, that is exactly what is happening. I used to think when I was a child, that time took lots of time. Now, I know it speeds through our lives at lightening speed. I hope that you can take a few minutes and look at the blog. I have added some additional items and hope you will enjoy them. There is a "Training Tip" that comes from the Relief Society site on http://www.lds.org/ I have also added a list of up-coming events and the zone conference lunch assignments. (I know some will have to be changed soon. I will take care of that.) Let me know if you would like something else on the site. I might be able to figure out how to put it in the blog. :)

March is the celebration of the beginning of Relief Society. I wonder if Joseph Smith and his dear Emma knew what would happen to that small group of sisters who joined together to serve those around them. Could they envision the millions of sisters around the globe who continue on the work of service, love, and charity? Could they know the good that you do on a daily basis in your unit? Could they even imagine that groups around the world would be celebrating the beginning of this women's organization in individual ways? I don't know if they knew, but I'm sure they do now and I feel confident that they are so happy with all that is being done in the name of Relief Society. The thousands upon thousands of women who serve in Relief Society, teaching, planning, administering, and giving to those they serve. The tens of thousands of women who benefit by the service of the leaders. The service of women just like you.

I am so blessed to be able to be counted with you as a Relief Society sister. I am thankful for the time that I have been able to serve and for the future service I hope to give. I know I have faults and weaknesses and fall short at times in my calling, but there is not a time that I don't love being with you and feeling of the Spirit when we are together. I look forward to being with you this month at the auxiliary training on March 18th and then at the Relief Society Birthday Party. I am hopeful that you will each be excited about coming and sharing this day with me and with the beautiful sisters in our stake.

I know you are doing your best to serve and pray that you can continue to do so. Keep up the great work and know that I am blessed to know you.

Love,
Pat Romney