As Dad and I were struggling to get the water out with our one shop vac, I did a totally uncharacteristic thing for me. I called for help. I called Janet Smith who is now the RS president and who was a counselor of mine in the Primary, and who will always be a good friend. She immediately sent her very big son with some box fans. He helped Dad move the bed out to the game room and after surveying everything, said he would be back with their shop vac. He said I get out of school (at Weber) at noon, so I have plenty of time to help. Janet showed up with this mondo carpet cleaner that she used to vaccuum water out of the carpet. Julie and Marty Farmer came with their shop vac and worked for hours. The Bishop came to help but saw we had more help than we could use.
Then Janet's husband showed up with KFC--Dad's favorite.
I don't know why I called for help this time, but I'm so grateful. I told Janet we just didn't have time for this, with everyone coming home next week. With everyone's help I think things will be fine.
Before the Smith's left I said I didn't know how I could thank them enough. They said, "thank you is enough." Just "pay it forward". We will.
