It's funny how things turn out. A year ago I was praying that having a new baby was a good enough excuse to be released from the Primary Presidency. Even a month ago I was secretly wondering how much longer my sanity could last with my calling. But the past few weeks have been great. I finally felt like I was getting the hang of Primary and it wasn't such a chore anymore. I was actually really enjoying it and especially loving the kids. Wouldn't you know it....I was released yesterday from my calling. In fact, the entire presidency was rearranged. As a presidency, we had an idea that things would change soon so it wasn't a HUGE shock. My funny husband made me laugh yesterday before church as I was situating myself and the girls before it started. He came up to me, said "Will you give the closing prayer?" I agreed. then he said "Oh, and you are being released!" He's so formal, right? :) I don't mind, I figured that much. So then onto the new callings. I was so excited for the primary because they are going to be in great hands. The new presidency consists of 2 of my very closest friends here at Ft. Irwin. They are so amazing and will do such a good job. Then the evil, unproductive part of me came out as I thought to myself "They are going to have so much fun at their meetings....can't I just come to the meetings to hang out?"
During the rest of our Sacrament meeting, I was a wreck. I realized I would be giving my last sharing time that day to all those kids that I have grown to love and adore. Even today I am surprising myself at how emotional I am. I was cleaning out my binder so that I could hand it over to the new 1st counselor and was finally able to begin to feel the relief that I have been looking forward to. I have learned so much serving in this presidency. I have gained a load of confindence in front of children (they used to scare me to death!) and I have learned that each calling is equally important. Nursery teacher, to Sunbeam teacher, to Relief Society teacher.....there is not a single calling that we, as a church, could do without. When I used to teach CTR 6, I looked at it like I was just a babysitter for an hour or so each Sunday. From now on, if I ever teach again, I will know whole heartedly that those children will remember.
Now that my lessons have been learned, hopefully I will continue to apply them to my every day life. I look forward to the next lessons that I am meant to learn, but right now I am really looking forward to relaxing this Sunday.
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That is how it works isn't it?!? I am afraid to get too settled not having a calling right now, because once I do I know I will get another calling. Relaxing Sunday's are great though! Enjoy them while you have them!
How funny! I was told Sunday that I am getting released soon too! I too will be sad to leave, but after being president for 5 years, I am soooo looking forward to not having to do sharing time any more.
Funny how you took the words right out of my mouth! Lately I have totally loved serving in the Primary Presidency, I have come to love the kids & at times I think I would be perfectly content staying there forever.... & even the meetings are fun now! Weird.
But now I am all worried. The Bishopric requested to talk with Kevin & I after we get back from our short road trip. I am praying & hoping it's for him & not me!!
So I wonder what is next for you? RS Pres eh?
Primary is where its at! I love every single part and kids are the best teachers!
HAHA Emma, definitely a no to the Relief Society pres. although I am totally stoked to be able to go to R.S. on Sunday. Haven't been there in a loooooong time.
I loved serving in the primary~!! Now that I'm in the nursery I would love to go back!
PS I haven't been to RS in almost 3 years:(
I love how the church is organized. We serve. We don't get hired or paid, we are called and we serve.
When we are called to a new position we are terrified, feel completely inadequate, feel like a fish out of water, and just know we'll never be able to do it right. As we serve we feel discouraged at times, frustrated, like we are failing miserably. But after a period of time, maybe a few months or a year or two, we are released and a peice of our heart breaks. We don't want to leave, we love our calling, the people we serve, the people we serve with, we feel good there, we're comfortable, and we LOVE it!
It's a cycle we continue to go through, over and over. And I am sure if we were hired and paid, we would never get the same experiences from callings that we do. But being called and giving service puts us in a situation that allows us to grow and develop in ways we just couldn't in any other circumstance.
You did a great job, Morgan! You served well and you grew a lot in this calling. :)
Enjoy your time while you can because I'm sure they'll place you again soon! Perhaps it will be scouts :-). I was in charge of the scouts for awhile and I knew NOTHING about scouts, but learned to absolutely love it!
i guess there was just something that you needed to learn from those little ones. i've heard a quote i'm not sure from who, but they said "if the savior were to come and visit your ward, primary is where you would find him". so true.
I bet the children loved having you in Primary. It's a great place to be. I haven't served there for a couple of years and now that our ward split I'm sure I will be released from my RS calling and I'm kind of hoping Primary. It's a lot of fun. But on the other hand, RS really helps fill 'my spiritual reseviors'. (That's from the President Kimball lesson on Sunday) Let us know when you get a new calling!
You're so cute with kids it's hard to believe you were ever scared of them. But I think I'd be scared of Primary too! (and watch, that'll be my new calling in this new ward) I hope you have a very relaxing Sunday. =)
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