Thursday, January 8, 2009
Change
So, I got a call from the bishopric on tuesdsay night saying the bishop needs to meet with me tonight. Ever since I got off that call, I can't quit thinking about how this meeting will change my life...again. (I kept holding out the hope that he just wanted to talk to me, but the rest of the presidency also have appointments tonight). I have been in the YW presidency for 2 1/2 years now. I'll be honest--there have been times it has been SO hard that the thought of being released seemed nice...but that thought never lasted for more than a minute. I was talking about YW with my friend Nina a couple of weeks ago. She made a statement that YW is one of those "life-changing" callings. I have thought a lot about that since she said it. It's so true, in so many ways. Before this calling, I never gave teenage girls a second thought--other than the occasional thought about how annoying they were. But after my first meeting with these girls, that all changed. I felt connected to them almost immediately. I respect these YW and what they have to go through everyday. I admire their testimonies despite all of the chaos in this world. They make me feel like a teenager again. Working on Personal Progress with them has made me develop a daily habit of prayer and scripture study. Worrying about them has helped me become closer to my Heavenly Father as I pray about their needs and struggles. The thought of someone else having my calling, frankly, makes me sick to my stomach. What if they don't follow up on our inactive girls that need to know they are loved and missed? What if they don't understand these girls' problems and how to deal with them? What if they don't love them as much as I do? These past couple of days since that phone call, I have had to say a lot of prayers asking for His help. To help me understand how to have faith that it is time, because my heart says it's not time. Whatever happens tonight, this has been a "life-changing" calling. It has changed my life only for the better. It has made me a better person, a better listener, a more compassionate person. I love these girls--and I ALWAYS will.
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I've known your meeting has been coming for a few days (we asked for you, and were told no - so at least they already have another spot for you) You have been so great at your calling. Those girls have been so lucky to have you! I know at least one of the people going in, and you will approve. Let me know how things go.
Change is hard, no matter how good it might be. Good luck! If you were in my ward we'd grab you for Primary in a second! :)
Glad to see it is all working out. You're a huge asset to any auxiliary. Keep it up :)
Wow, all of the young women in the church needs a leader like you. I'm sure there is something great in store for you.
I'm anxious to know what your new calling is Babe. I am positive you have been an awesome leader for the young women. :)
I'm so happy you are staying with the girls. Chull, you have no idea how much of a stress it's been on my mom, worrying that the girls would get lost in the cracks. LOVE YA!
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