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A quote that reads "What a lot of people need is a friend, a good experience, and a connection with people."

We Need One Another

Sep 13, 2016

Once a week, my little boy and I would meet with Anna, a girl from the Congo, and spend time together—sometimes at a local park and sometimes at my apartment complex’s swimming pool, which she loved. Being with Anna was immensely beneficial for my son and me.

When the Lord prompts us to help others, He will always assist us and magnify our efforts.

Removing Language Barriers

Aug 22, 2016

I had seen Adeela before. She shared a garden plot close to ours, and I remember watching her as she prepared the ground with just a hoe. She was pregnant and had four little children with her.

A quote that reads: "Although this family had many material needs such as a car, food, clothing, and bedding, the thing they wanted the most was friendship."

The Important Gifts

Aug 22, 2016

Around Christmastime, my family was trying to think of something meaningful to do for the holidays. We decided to approach the refugee coordinator and ask if we could provide a Christmas meal for a family.

Collecting donations for refugees coming to America.

A Difficult Move

Aug 22, 2016

We have lived in North Carolina for the past seven years. We have made many friends here, so when we moved away for my husband’s job, I was crushed. To have a sense of closure, we wanted to throw a party and invite everyone we knew and loved in the area. However, as I listened to the April 2016 general conference, I had a new idea for our party.

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