New Calling

A couple months ago our ward split and our neighborhood was joined with a Senior Branch. Yep- all the oldies (snowbirds) that come to St. G for the winter? We got joined with them. Most were not too happy with the switch. They had to make a primary, young men's/woman's and had to hold more Sunday schools. The first couple Sunday's were really different. It was weird to be in such a small ward. Our old one had over 700 people in it! Only 400 attended, but still, that's big.

I was serving as the Sunbeams teacher... going on three years people! Before the split, there were 19 sunbeams! I'd get to Primary every week and want to cry. 2 other woman were called but usually there were just 2 of us there each week. My calling was weighing heavily on me and I was more than ready for a change. When we got to our new ward, Neal and I were both released from our callings (Sunbeams teacher and Elders Quorum 1st counselor). We were both relieved because of the stress it was to each hold callings while trying to juggle Liam at church.

Once in our new ward, I had a feeling I was going to get called right back to primary. Sure enough, weeks into being there I got a call from the Bishop asking to meet with me. On my way over, I started praying out loud in the car. I explained that I'm more than willing to go back to Primary, I don't want to, but I will if that's where I'm needed. I said that I don't know if I can ask for something, but I would really enjoy being called into Young Woman's. I never got to go because I joined the church at 18. I went straight to Relief Society. So deep down, in my heart, I REALLY wanted to be able to do YW but I just knew that I would get called to Primary again. Who knows though- maybe it will be easier with less kids and I'll actually enjoy it :)

Going into the Bishops office I was surrounded by the entire Bishopric. We opened with a prayer and the spirit was strong. My heart was beating so hard anticipating what was going to come next. The Bishop said that they had prayed about it and felt that I needed to be in YOUNG WOMEN'S!!!! I burst into tears and couldn't control my excitement. I was overwhelmed with joy and couldn't wait to get started. This was seriously a dream calling of mine.

I left the church and drove straight home, praying out loud again expressing my appreciation for this calling. I ran inside and told Neal what had happened. I was like a little girl, I was so excited!

So for the past couple months I've been REALLY enjoying my calling. The ward is small so we have 4 young woman that actually come. Yes... 4. We don't even split to do the lesson, we all stay together. It's been fun to get to know these girls, to be involved in their activities, and to start working on my personal progress.

With school and work I haven't been able to devote the time necessary to really jumping into my personal progress. I look forward to graduating this summer so I can really take it seriously and pass off everything.

Want to know the thing I'm most excited about? GIRLS CAMP! I CANNOT wait!

I'm grateful for the Young Woman's program and the lesson's these girls (and the leaders) get to learn about the role and divinity of woman. So grateful :)