The Passing of the Torch

A big change happened this Sunday for me and my family, I was released as the Young Women's President in my ward.  I was the YW Pres for almost 2 years, and was in the presidency before that for about 7 months.  I had so much fun in that calling.  The girls I worked with are great, and they have grown so much in the last 2 years.  It was great getting to know them and learning a lot from them too.  I truly believe that sometimes people are put into calling for their own progression, and I feel this calling has helped me be a better and different person than I was before.  I know I made my share of mistakes, who doesn't, but if anyone ever questions my dedication to those girls or my calling, they have no idea what they are talking about.  YW president is just about the hardest calling I have ever had, and I've been Relief Society President, so that's saying a lot.  

I will miss the girls, but I am looking forward to more time with my family, and going to Relief Society for a while...hopefully.  The new president kept my counselors, which surprised me but also made me happy.  You could tell that they are not ready to move on, and still have that excitement and spark that needs to be there when you are teaching youth.  

I'm not sure what Heavenly Father has in store for me, I'm hoping for a break, and time to focus on just having baby #4.  

Comments

Whacky Wheelers said…
I know the girls are going to miss you too!!!
May 12, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Karrie said…
YW an YM are hard callings in the way of time consumption and worry. I think they put in the most time... This is a great time to be released because doing that calling with a baby is NO FUN. (I started in there with a 1 and 2 year old, then had ed, and finally asked to be released when I was pregnant with #4 because we had been hiring a babysitter every Wed. night (Ryan has been the YM pres for almost 4 year...) and I jest wasn't ready to go through another baby in that calling.) Enjoy the change! And, the time with your baby.
May 12, 2009 at 9:31 AM
Mary said…
Oh my! I am laughing so hard at your last sentence!!! The rest of your post was very sweet.
May 12, 2009 at 9:33 AM
Midwest Keech said…
It's been a heck of a ride, huh?

I'll miss you. It'll be weird a bit without you there.
May 12, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Stacey said…
Congrats!! I look forward to seeing you in RS after Beckett goes to nursery. I hope they give you a break as well.
May 12, 2009 at 3:11 PM
Anonymous said…
You did a wonderful job! I second the fact that I know that you care about those girls. I know I would be pleased if you were my girls YW president. I am hoping you get alittle break too. That baby will come sooner than you know it!! :-)
May 13, 2009 at 7:49 PM
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