I have often heard the saying "many hands make light work" in reference to housework. I've used it myself when helping my dad build a swing set/play area in our backyard. The most recent use of it was in response to my thanks to a friend for their help with my family's move from one house in Colorado Springs to another just across town. And it is so very true: heavy cleaning around the house becomes lighthearted fun with several people chipping in; the stacks of 2x4s that I could not have ever lifted on my own became fairly light burdens when Dad held one end; and the speed of packing, loading cars, and unpacking at the new house is at least doubled with every extra set of willing hands. What a blessing!
Similarly, I was able to witness firsthand another setting in which this phrase is applicable while volunteering my services in St. George. Although there really aren't that many students at WCS, the teachers there always have their hands full. (For example, even on Thursdays, when a volunteer takes the kids for P.E., Aunt Tara's "free time" is full of trying to catch up on grading and making sure all her lessons are prepared.)
Even with my help, such as it was, everyone kept quite busy. Nevertheless, Aunt Tara, Sarina, and Mrs. Wright all noted that by simply having one extra person around (me!), they were able to do their work better, and that without much stress (if any).
And so I'll say again, many hands do make light work. Or more accurately for those three weeks, an added set of hands make lighter work. :)
