Although the original reservation was for 100 women, the restaurant was willing to accommodate 180 women by the time everyone arrived. The addition of so many women at the last minute created some difficulties with the seating arrangements, table groups and the craft. However, our ladies are nothing, if not patient, and eventually everyone was seated and working to decorate their own box. Look how cute the boxes are!
Breakfast was served; it took quite awhile because of the number of women and because it was very close quarters with the wait staff having to make many trips with small trays.
After the singing, my good friend, Maria Elena, did the teaching on friendship. She used the story of Elizabeth and Mary as her text. Her talk was interspersed with humorous dramas which is something our ladies love. The morning ended with the recognition of invited guests and distribution of a special treat.
