Today I was released from my church calling as
Young Women President.
I've had the opportunity for the last two years to be the leader over the teenage girls in my church.
The day I got called I cried.
I was so overwhelmed. I'm not a natural leader. It's hard for me to take charge, delegate, be organized, and know eyes are on ME with expectations from people...I was SO NERVOUS.
Now today, I continue to cry.
I'm so sad to be leaving these wonderful girls I've come to love so much. It's so fun to get to act like a teenager and hang out with them. They are so amazing and have blessed my life in more ways than they will know.
I hope at least one thing they will remember from me, is my love for them (okay 2 things) and my testimony of the gospel.
I'm glad I got to end this past week finishing on a high note:
New Beginnings.
I made these invitations (they look cuter in person)
and we based the night around LOVE and HEARTS.
Then I also made these clear frames each decorated with scrapbooking paper inside and vinyl lettering on the outside, which is the annual scripture theme they will be focusing on this year.The night was a lot of fun, and today I taught in church for the last time.
I'm sure I'll be in YW again sometime in my life...but for now it's always hard to say good-bye.
But, life is all about change.
I'm excited to now serve as the enrichment leader.
So friends...any ideas? Send them
MY WAY!
8 comments:
Oh this just brings me such flashbacks. I never ever thought I'd love a calling as much as I loved being YW president but I have to say, being Primary Chorister is pretty dang awesome! There is so much to miss when you get released from YW but you have wonderful memories and amazing relationships that will continue even though you're not in the YW room anymore. Enjoy getting many of your weeknights back!! :) And no more ward council...that's a happy thought, right???
I'm sorry Jill about being released as YW Pres. It looks like you ended with a bang though. I bet those girls are forever changed by you. You were awesome I am sure. I hope you can find as much fulfillment in your new calling. You will be FABULOUS at that one too!
Ahhh, sometimes change is HARD to accept. About 2 weeks ago I was called as the YW president in our ward! I think I have a lot of the fears you had, and I hope I am sad when I am released too because that just might mean I did an okay job. Your invites are adorable! I'm wondering where to find the time for YW activities, invitations, meetings, etc. and still be with my family. I'm sure the girls will miss you and always remember what you taught them as their leader.
Big changes. I think you always hid your nervousness well, even though you would say it, I couldn't see it. You were wonderful with everything you did.
It's such a good feeling to have been able to touch the lives of the youth. I miss them so much! There are some pretty amazing youth out there.
Good luck with Enrichment. You will do wonders there too.
Ooh, I bet that was so hard! You've obviously put your whole heart into your calling--and obviously with your craft talents enrichment is right up your alley!
And THAT BABY IS SO CUTE!
Job well done, Jill! You were a wonderful YW president and the calling was wonderful for you. Can't ask for anything more than that.
Oh, I'm sorry. I was released from YW last month and it was KILLER. But my new calling is teaching my Miamaids Sunday School. YEAH! I just have to be nice to the boys, too. :-)
I have a YW leader from my youth that I STILL remember, and adore because she was amazing...just like you! I have NO doubt that the girls will love you the rest of their lives, and pull from the lessons you taught them when they are serving the the YW program!
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