**This might not mean much to those of you who aren't members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you have any questions about what I'm talking about, let me know.
We have now been living in North Carolina for one month. I guess that means that it is about time for us to receive callings in our new ward. Husband hasn't received one yet, but this morning I was called, sustained, and set apart as the second counselor in the Young Women organization.
I am excited but a bit apprehensive. I know almost nothing about this girls and could only call two or three of them by name. The oldest ones are only five years younger than me. From what I have been told, YW callings are the most demanding in this ward. It will be a really good way to get to know people, though! I feel very blessed to have this opportunity. The new president and the other new counselors are wonderful ladies and I am excited to learn from them. I've never been able to work with the Young Women before, so it's a big learning opportunity for me. I think I'll re-do the Personal Progress program, as well.
We will be meeting Tuesday night with the old presidency to get things transitioned over, and Wednesday night is the first activity. Should be fun!
At least it isn't another piano calling like I expected ;)
7 comments:
Congrats! I bet you'll do great! When we moved to CA, I got my calling before Jim - and it was 2 weeks after I had the twins... It was as YW secretary. I am always thanful for that calling because it taught me that I could say "No." (Jim was also traveling a lot then, so getting to all of the activities was not an easy proposition with a 5 yr. old, 3 yr. old and newborn twins, and since I was the secretary, I didn't NEED to be at everything. It was something I needed at the time!)
I think being in YW would be one of my favorite callings! I know those were my years when my testimony grew the most and my leaders were always there for me to give me rides and just talk when I needed someone to talk to. I bet the girls already love Joshua and you are going to have so much fun!
-Karen
Fun! Seems like 90% of the time I've been in YW's and I love it. I know you'll do great!
Young Women's is the best calling EVER! I LOVE being in YW's!
Wow cool! I would love a calling in the Young Women. You are going to have a blast and they are very lucky to have you as their leader. Have fun!
I was called as a counselor in YW when Elise was about Joshua's age. It was pretty fun since Cory was the YM president, so we got to do all the youth stuff together. :) It was a little strange to be so close in age to the girls (I was 21, working with the MiaMaids), but I loved them. It was so neat to see them grow up. One of them has married in the temple and has a baby of her own and another served a mission. I love keeping up with them. Good luck. I have no doubt that you'll be awesome. :)
What an awesome opportunity! I bet you will have so much fun serving with the Young Women!! Also, here is the web address for the No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Recipe. Email me (karen.bowns@gmail.com) if for some reason it doesn't get you to the recipe.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/No-Bake-Peanut-Butter-Pie/Detail.aspx
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