Sweet is the Work

Last night I had the opportunity to help out at the LDS Cannery at Welfare Square. Earlier in the day, jam had been made, bottled and boxed up; our ward was asked to supply some volunteers, and I was on the clean-up crew. I've helped out one other time, but that was at the bakery {we sliced and bagged bread}.

I didn't quite know what to expect, but I hoped that a) big hoses with spray nozzles would be involved b) I would get to wear some sort of ridiculously unflattering outfit, complete with head gear and c) we wouldn't be there the whole three hours I was assigned. And guess what? All my wishes came true!

We arrived and had the usual safety and information meeting. Then we were taken back to put on our hair nets and ill-fitting smocks! I was pretty excited. The kind lady then showed us back to the canning area where we were given large hoses with with to spray down everything! I got a little too enthusiastic sometimes with the spraying and ended up completely soaked from the knees down, but I didn't mind. Next time I'll just wear my Wellies. And since we had a good-sized group, we were done in an hour and a half.

I know that spectacular blessings can come from the service we chose to do, but, frankly, last night was just a good time. The next time they ask for volunteers for clean-up at the cannery, I will be all over it.