I've watched these girls grow and change and learn and become more beautiful in the last two years. I've had them all since they were just new from Beehives (12-13 yr olds). Oh how I'm going to miss them! This is one time that I'm glad that I need to get a babysitter for my kids . . . so at least I can still have any of these great girls over!
I have been their Mia Maid Advisor (teacher of young women at church ages 14-15) for nearly two years and will soon be released (sniff).
I love the Young Women;
I love the fun;
I love teaching them;
I love how they participate;
I love the relationship I have them each of them;
I love how they have matured spiritually.
But, I HAVE NOT YET BEEN RELEASED I keep saying. I am still going to teach this Sunday. I still want to go to mutual every Wednesday night. Can I, please, pretty please? Can I? It's so fun! It's like a party, an escape, and excuse for a night out of fun and laughter! And these girls are so fun! I also love my partners-in-crime, the other leaders. Such wonderful women from whom I have learned so much.
Tonight they planned a class activity to come over to my house (John wasn't home so I couldn't attend mutual), and they brought dessert and we had a fun little sort of going away party because we know I will be released soon. BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE RELEASED! Did I mention that yet?
I bet you all are wondering WHY I will be released soon. What new adventure awaits . . . Well, I'm actually excited about this, but I can't have my cake and eat it too, so they say, but who is 'they'?
What makes me have to leave these darling girls and move on to another learning experience is a great opportunity to serve, and learn, and grow as a member of the Stake Primary Presidency (in charge of kids aged 18 mos - 12 yrs old throughout the area). Another fabulous group of ladies, including Susie and Denise and Michelle that I am looking forward to working with and learning so much from them. They are truly amazing and I have a lot to learn!
10 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS on your new calling! You have been a wonderful influence on these YW and now have an opportunity to influence these sweet Primary children.
Congrats! I had this calling while in Texas for awhile. I loved it - except going to all the ward conferences while I was 8 months preg! But you will love it and they will love you!!!
I am sure that your Mia Maids will totally miss you!!!
Never been in a stake pres. calling but I think it would be great!
Those girls are going to miss, miss, miss you in YW!
Congragulations, Honey. Glad you realize you can't do it all, although it seems as though you do!
Look at you and your girls! How great that they gave you a goodbye party. It makes me so sad hearing about you getting released. It was such a sad day for me. And I'm still kind of out of sorts about not going to mutual on Tuesday nights. But like you said... lots of babysitting opportunities! And a GREAT new group of people to work with! :)
Awsome! Congratulations!
It's a whole new adventure!
It's funny how quickly you get attached to the pepople that you serve!.... I'm sure you'll do a terrific job!
I know what you mean about missing the girls. I was in with the Beehives for 2 years. I loved that calling. I was released when we moved and it was hard to leave them.
I don't care what you say. I am excited to work with you. I am also sad about leaving my activity day girls, meaning my Anna. But, everything is all right with world - They called Elizabeth Simmons to take me place.
See you on Friday
Love Denise
I hated being released from YWs. Good luck with the new calling. By the way...from your pictures on this post...I'm loving the picture frames on your wall with your kid's handprints. I want to see a close up of that idea! :)
I am actually so jealous of you and your new calling. You have the best Presidency! ALL your FRIENDS! And you get to work with children (my favorite!). You are going to be awesome! YW will miss you though as it is a very fun calling as well.
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