This morning we went with the Ward to build Hygiene kits for the LDS Humanitarian center. They needed to replace the stock that has been shipped out lately.
We had over 150 people show up, did over 7000 kits and tied 4 quilts all within 2 hours.(of course I have a hard time tying my shoes let alone a quilt)
I worked at the towel table, taking 2 towels at a time that were already folded in half, out of their plastic wrap, folding them in half again and half again then stacking them in bins that went to the tables where the kits were being assembled.
As I was folding a 6 year old named Zack came over and wanted to help. Nat and I showed him how to fold the towels and watched to make sure he did OK. I had to stack the towels so he could grab them on the folds. As soon as I put a stack there I heard "I need more towels" the little squirt had finished his stack super fast. I put more down for him turned away only to hear "I need more towels", followed by a giggle. From then on my main job, it seemed, was to make sure Zack did not run out of towels. He would get close and start to laugh so I would plop more in front of him. Soon the whole table was smiling as Zack tired to get to yell "I need more towels!!!"
I told him that I am old and tired and slow and to take it easy on me. He just laughed.
After we were done and leaving Zack's dad came up and said "So I hear you are slow and old as well as tired..." I cracked up laughing.
I am grateful to a giggling 6 year old that showed me you can make any mundane task fun and something to giggle about, Thanks Zack!
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