Deseret News | Reader comments: LDS volunteers give comfort on relief ship

Reader comments
LDS volunteers give comfort on relief ship

awsomeron | 5:20 a.m. July 2, 2009

This Service is Good, and Honest. It good to be able to share our skills, with those who would otherwise receive any help.

You never know exactly what you might have accomplished by serving in such a manner.

It is hard to give materal aid, because the aid is so often stolen or the money is used in admin expenses trying to get more money.

When you can go and fix somthing or repair somthing, so a person can lead a more normal life, then you know that you have accomplished somthing very worth while.

There is never a down side to that, or at least should not be. Good for all the Volunteers LDS or otherwise.

Anonymous | 9:36 a.m. July 2, 2009

Thank you for this beautiful story. It is nice to hear some good news and see a genuinely good example, for a change. I wish more people knew that this goes on. THIS is what will change our economy, our broken families, our health care, you name it: more people acting like this.

SoAmazing | 11:28 a.m. July 2, 2009

Is is so great to hear of the good things that are happening in the world. Not too often do we get to seee the goo din humanity! Good job!! How does someone get involved in somehing like that anyway?

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Sandra | 6:41 a.m. July 3, 2009

A bright spot for the day. It really does make you feel good to hear positive real life stories in contrast to the opposite we are barraged with continually. I guess it is our job to look for the positive and make our own positive contribution.

Larry | 9:21 a.m. July 3, 2009

It brings tears to my eyes to think of the wonderfu people who donate their time in such a wonderful gift. May you be blessed for your selfless service!

Big Pete | 7:02 a.m. July 5, 2009

What a wonderful story. Dr.Susan Puls is an amazing person who gives all of herself for the well-being of others. She has the remarkable ability to organize and recruit this amazing group of volunteers. Thanks, Susan.

Audrey Johnson | 5:02 p.m. July 5, 2009

I was aboard the ship as a nurse the month of June. The night before I left some new navy personel had come aboard and saw that I was about ready to leave, but there had been some delays. They asked what organization I was with. I said, "The Latter Day Saints". One navy woman replied, "Wow, your church has been such a big help; they have given so much. And, everywhere we go they are always there." She also mentioned a humanitarian mission that she went on to Iraq and said, "Your church was there before we were!!" Needless to say, I was proud to be a LDS!

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