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Show September Frit Page 201 Fellowshipping: A Life or MU Matter *rate- k,:41,1411, fil4.41110214 Recently I had the opportunity to present at a Youth Leadership Summit for girls. The spirit was amazingly strong in the conference room. The connection between the girls and I was so harmonious and still, you could almost hear a pin drop. But what I didn't expect and what caught me off guard was the number of girls who flocked me afterward. "I have a lot of problems," said one. "I tried to commit suicide three times," said another who had tears streaming down her face as she spoke. "Me too," one girl concurred. "This boy wants to sleep with me. He has 1-year-old twins," another said. "I cut myself," one blurted out. "I do, too," said the girl who told us she tried to commit suicide three times. "I haven't told anyone this." Another shared that she isn't close to her mother but was to an aunt who died from breast cancer. She was in tears by the end of her story. Holy cow, I remember thinking. I just wanted to hug all of those young women, scoop them up and take them home with me. I truly couldn't believe what I was hearing. But I wasn't the only one. Their leader, who was sitting in the back of the room, was listening too; she, like me, appeared dumbfounded. But I had to think, seriously, all I did was tell these girls they have mission, purpose and that they matter. But obviously a chord was struck; whether that's because they are not being told these things at home and or by their teachers and other leaders, I don't know. Truly, I merely fellowshipped them, but if fellowshipping is going to produce these kind of results (i.e. ones' where they tell you how they feel and what they're doing) then we need to step it up a notch. Because you and I both know that there are a lot more people, young and old, male and female, regardless of nationality, feeling and or doing what these girls are. "The primary joy of life is acceptance, approval, the sense of appreciation and companionship of our human comrades," said American author Joshua L. Liebman. "Many men do not understand that the need for fellowship is really as deep as the need for food, and so they go through life accepting many substitutes for genuine, warm, simple." What substitutes for genuine, warm and simple do these girls settle with? Cutting, promiscuity and suicidal thoughts. What substitutes do you settle with? Look, if you are hurting and engaging in behaviors you shouldn't be, reach out to a safe person. It's a good idea to have at least one or two safe people in your life. A safe person is one who will listen to, love and help you without judging or labeling you. And if they can't help you, they will find someone who can. If you know of someone who needs fellowshipping please don't wait any longer. Every person counts. So does every second. Even fellowship those you don't know. That is what I did when I spoke to these girls. I didn't know any of them prior to speaking to them. American religious leader, Ned B. Roueche, said, "I know what it means to have a friend, a responsibility, and to be nurtured by the good word of God. There are many that do not understand what is missing in their lives and hunger for those tender feelings that come from knowing the love of our Savior. They are good people who lie dormant, as it were, awaiting the awakening of their soul by those who bring the "good news." There are others who watch us, observe our examples, and say, 'I like what I see; how can I become a part of it?'" "Remember the worth of souls is great in the sight of God." Roueche added. Which souls will you fellowship today? And who will you fellowship tomorrow? the lAuGhiNg pOiNtn Australian Bird Driving along an outback road in Australia, I spied an exotic bird flying overhead. The creature was black, with a huge and striking red-and-gold beak. "Hey, look! A toucan!" I yelled. "Toucan nothin'," said the Aussie passenger. "It's a crow with its beak stuck in a McDonald's fries carton." Dented Bumper Recently, my husband put his car in reverse and accidentally drove it into a wall. He took it to his mechanic, who replaced the dented bumper. A few days later, he did it again. "I'm so embarrassed," he moaned, reaching for the phone. "Why not tell him it was me this time?" I suggested. "Maybe I will," he said while dialing. "It worked the last time." Aerobics Instructor The first time I met my wife, she was an intense aerobics instructor at my health club and I was an out-of-shape new member. After one grueling workout, I gasped, "This is really helping me get toned." She looked me up and down. Feeling self-conscious, I added, "Big men run in my family." She raised an eyebrow. "Apparently not enough." Trouble Breathing Dispatcher: 9-1-1 Caller: Yeah, I'm having trouble breathing. I'm all out of breath. Darn ... I think I'm going to pass out. Dispatcher: Sir, where are you calling from? Caller: I'm at a pay phone. North and Foster. Dispatcher: Sir, an ambulance is on the way. Are you an asthmatic? Caller: No Dispatcher: What were you doing before you started having trouble breathing? Caller: Running from the Police. It Makes Sense...B y Veda Vale If you have ever about passed out cleaning the bath tub or shower, you might want to consider this cleaning formula that does not have harmful "stuff" in it. Besides, it would save "cents". 3 1/2 T mild liquid dish detergent 1 1/2 T borax 1/2 cup of vinegar 2 quarts of water lteas baking soda Mix first 3 ingredients, add water. Pour into a spray bottle. Saturate a towel, pipe sides of tub or shower, wait a minute. dampen a cloth, sprinkle it with a bit of soda, scrub, rinse, and then dry. Another hint I got this week was from Bobby Broncos on Panguitch Main Street. They sell a fun western look in clothing, which includes skirts they call "broomstick" skirts. They are meant to be wrinkled, but the wrinkles need to go only up and down. So how do Cynthia Kimball Hum- you wash them? Bobby says use one half of old pantyhose. Pull the skirt through the leg phreys is a professional with the toe cut out and then wash. Hang out to dry still in the pantyhose and when dry speaker and trainer through they look like they are supposed to. her company EverylCounts, Now for the Bosie update. I still love the little fellow. I can sure see why the term LLC. She writes a column for weeklies in southern Utah and "you little pup" is used on our kids when they are naughty, but we still love them. The is a southern Utah correspon- term "sick puppy" I'm learning about. I did about kill my little pup by not fighting harder dent for the Deseret News. Her to take away from him a piece of chicken he found on one of our walks. It didn't have column, "EverylCounts," ap- a bone, so I thought of the farm dogs I have known who ate about anything and were all pears on deseretnews.com . E- right. Well, Bozie was one "sick puppy". I felt bad for failing to protect him. But Oh mail: kimball@everyl counts. how tickled he was to find himself a treasure! He loves to bring home something, usually net. a paper cup or like that. Caregivers and government have the same problems. They want their charges to like them, so often they let wanted things pass through their better judgment. In the end it causes pain and sorrow. Sometimes it is best to say "no" and stick to it. Well, I'm learning. But it is hard taking candy from a kid and chicken from a puppy. Hard, too, to take so-called "entitlements" away from anybody. 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