I got a new calling. I was initially stunned and it took a couple of weeks for my eyes to return to normal from the deer in the headlights look. I thought I was going in for one calling and was shocked to receive another. I have been called to serve as the Young Women's president.
I've served as a counselor a couple different times...just enough to know I'm always glad I'm not the one in charge. We all take turns being stretched in one calling or another and apparently it is my time to stretch. I am accustomed to taking on my assigned responsibilities; not giving out the responsibilities, knowing all the answers, making the decisions and doing my own assigned responsibilities all while meeting the needs of 30 young women. Luckily, I have wonderful counselors and advisors in which I have confidence and trust (and gratitude, lots of gratitude).
This should be interesting! I am taking consolation in the fact that I can take it one day at a time. However, I will also have to accept that I won't always have the answers, I won't always meet every need and not everyone will love me.
It's a good thing I had a couple of weeks to accept this. I was torn between running for the hills and wishing the Second Coming would happen. When I knew neither would happen and it was not appropriate for me to even wish they would, I decided I had no choice but to suck it up and dig in.
I survived my first activity night and my first presidency meeting...I haven't been fired yet! Here's to a new adventure and lots of prayers that I will accomplish what my Heavenly Father wants me to. I will also be offering prayers of patience and love and support from the girls and ward.
Deep breaths...deep breaths.
7 comments:
You will be fabulous!! Aside from the administration aspect, sit back and enjoy!!! I am friends with some of my young women from soooo long ago and it is fun to see how they grow.The LORD qualifies those he calls. You are capable of more than you think!!! Best of Luck to you.
Awww, Jules, you'll be amazing! The most important thing is that the girls feel your love for them, of which you have plenty to go around! And with supportive women all around you, everything will be fabulous! And when you feel you've done everything you can and you still fall short, just remember He makes up the difference!
You will do great!!!! I we need to share activity ideas!! I'm always looking for something new and fun to do with my girls! I just realized you got put in probably just in time to do camp this year! FUN! Can't wait to see you!
Congratulations! You will be great! You are coming in to the job during the "busy season" - YC and camp - poor girl. You can do it! The Lord doesn't make mistakes and will magnify your efforts. You have something special that the girls need at this critcal momoment of their lives. Enjoy every BUSY moment. It will be over before you know it and then you'll be crying tears of sadness and joy. :)
Julie how exciting you will do awesome!
I think that is probably one of the best callings in the church (and Young Men's Pres). Probably the most enjoyable, and very vital. We've had some excellent YW pres's who have worked with Amanda. She has loved them and it has bee so good for her. You'll do awesomely! You have the talents, insight and abilities that the Lord wants now for your Young Women. Have a lot of fun in the calling! Don't get so overwhelmed with the administrative crap (delegate!!!) that you lose sight of the really important aspects of your calling!
They're lucky to have you, Julie!
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