Maturation Project Part Two

April 30: The cleaning crew goes to work getting the hall ready for the next day’s sewing and assembly day. PS:  There were lots of men there to clean too, but they just didn’t get in the picture.

May 1, 2014- Rebecca who didn’t miss a minute of opportunity to participate came with her daughter and is getting set up to sew.

People of all ages, sizes, shapes and genders came to cut, sew and assemble maturation kits. 

They came by the dozens, joyfully eager to serve one another.

Team leaders- The project could not have happened without these people. These women are mind readers, they knew exactly what needed to be done before I could even think it. This is Nilza Grana: amazing woman extraordinaire, I am honored to be numbered among her friends. 

Megan Collins- “Oh you need this done?”  DONE! What a woman.

Manon Delisle-Relentless, determined, incredible, I love this woman.

Marlene Yanga- Her English is about as good as my French, so we don’t spend much time talking to each other, and yet we love each other dearly. 

Kris Gates- Details, details details, the woman is unable to leave a stone unturned- what would we have done without her?  ide kicks: (Manon’s daughter)  Anne Sophie Delisle- In an instant, always right where you needed her to be. Registration-there she was, cupcake server- on the spot, handouts- didn’t miss a beat.  (Nilza’s daughter) Ana Grana- This young woman gets a blue ribbon, she knew exactly what to do and when to do it and always with that gorgeous smile on her face.

Grana girls:  Ana, previously mentioned and Marta- Seamstress extraordinaire.  These girls are fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.  But most importantly they are good clear to their toenails.Also starring but not pictured:  John Delisle- LDS Facilities Manager, Manon’s husband and Anne Sophie’s father. All round get-it-done kinda’ guy. Hugh Matheson- Salt Lake City attorney, Congo-American land developer and excellent post-event floor mopper. 

Anne Sophie and Marta, keeping an eye on the goodies.

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And most importantly------ He came, he worked, he served, he cleaned, he loaded tables, he worked on sanitary pad holders.  Is there anything this man can’t do?

Le Bag.

What's inside that bag?

Who gets a kit?—Any female who came to help. 

Manon, Anne Sophie, Rebecca and Marlene greeted over 200 guests.

One of us just can’t miss an opportunity to get a mic in her hands!

J’ (heart) ENTRE UNE FILLE =I ENJOY BEING A GIRL in French.

As Sisters in Zion flash mob (in French) went off without a hitch, I WAS THRILLED!

The magnificent Ramatu, sister, friend, and dancer topped off our day of celebration. 

No one left hungry.