This year our Relief Society is focusing on service.  I am excited about  all of the service opportunities.  There are so many ways to help our community.  When we serve, we take His name.  We are serving our fellow brothers and sisters.  This is another way to enhance your relationship with Christ.  As we serve in His name, we will feel closer to Him.  Jesus Christ is also known by other names like brother, friend, healer and advocate.  One thing I reflected on today was how each names describes a way that He blesses my life.  The one I focused on today is healer.  I have a digestive disease that can be very painful.  I have reached the point where non surgical treatment will not work and I will have surgery.  I was in the hospital for ten days for a perforated bowel.  During those times in the hospital when I felt alone, I knew He was there as a brother and friend.  But ultimately, He was there as a healer.  I never had a feeling that I was not going to be okay.  I knew that surgery was inevitable and I feel good about it.  I know that it will be a long road, but one that will ultimately be for the good.  I know that during this time He will be with me as my brother, friend, healer and advocate.

John 13:4-15