I like to call it the Spring Service Phantasmagoria . .

It all started with the French Chicken Bake and before I knew it we had ourselves a French themed event.

I plan events for the Center for Service and Learning at BYU. I love it. For the first time in my life I'm planning events for someone other than myself. It is greater than I imagined. They like my ideas and compliment me often. I didn't know how I would react to creating events according to the preferences of others but it's working out well, I always find a way to slip my touch in there somewhere. This time everything had a touch of toile, even the name tags . . I couldn't resist and it's French, it was only fitting.

The event was lovely, the food was delicious - thank you Vikings Feast Catering - and now, I feel even more inspired to serve. As I heard about the experiences of others and reflected on my own, I realized I could make a difference too. In fact, I realized I already had.

The Center for Service and Learning is what it is - a place of service AND learning. I have spent hundreds of hours in and out of its doors serving. Because of the programs and opportunities provided to me by the CSL there is a desire instilled deep within my heart and mind to give lifelong service.

Whether the reach of your service is global or internal, you've made a difference. Service is contagious because it teaches and cleanses. With each act of service, it becomes more intuitive and more natural . . more pure.

I encourage everyone to seek opportunities to serve. As you do so, you'll realize you can make a difference. In fact, you'll realize you already do.