Second Week

A short post just to say that yesterday went much better than last week.  The spirit was with me and I was totally more composed than before.  Had everything ready and that really made a difference.  I guess that scripture that says, "if ye are prepared ye shall not fear" really is true.  I really was able to enjoy the day and all that went with it. 

Thank you my friends for all of your support and Love!!

First Official Day

So yesterday was my first official day being RS President.  Let me tell you.  I was flying by the seat of my pants.  It seems I must have forgotten my brain.  I had forgotten to have the counselor that is over the teachers call and make sure we had a teacher for Sunday.  Luckily she remembered.  She called  late Saturday and said she was unable to get ahold of the lady that was to teach on Sunday.  We were never able to get ahold of her and so I got up early Sunday and read the lesson, just to make sure I knew what was going on just in case the teacher didn't show.  Then being used to doing the duties of RS meeting counselor, I was running around handing out all of the announcements to the rest of the organizations, while I should have been getting ready to conduct.  When I finally realized this, I remembered that I had forgotten to have my secretary get the prayers, I didn't know what songs we were singing, and had forgotten my book with my conducting agenda papers in it.  I asked some people going in if they would be willing to say the prayers. I copied the music numbers down, not knowing the names of the songs (they were actually ones that I had never heard of, just my luck). I looked up the practice and closing while the lesson was going on. And remembered a couple of things that were going on this week to announce.  Wow!  I was truly a mess.  However, the gals in the ward were wonderful!  They laughed and we finally got it all under control after a few tears and asking their patience and forgiveness (I must say it was a most truly humbling experience).   

Then in Sacrament meeting they got me a new Visiting Teaching Coordinator.  Well, it hadn't ended with Relief Society meeting.  I forgot to stay after for her being set apart.  Then 3 hours later, I remembered that I had forgotten to do this.  So I headed right over to her house to tell her I was sorry.  Luckily she also had forgotten. Whew!  I dodged the bullet there.  Guess we'll get that taken care of next week! (Thank Heavens!)

I'm really not used to being in charge. Can I say this again, I'm not used to being in charge!!!  I always hurry out of sacrament meeting and head home to get things ready for that most delicious meal of Sunday.  Needless to say I had a real learning day.  I know I must get out of the counselor mode!! I need to delegate, I need to get more organized and I've also asked the secretary to call ahead and get prayers.  

I can truly say that all things considered it wasn't as bad as it could have been.  I'm grateful for the ladies in our ward.  They will help make life better because they are so forgiving and fun-loving.  I know this calling is to help me grow more than it is for any other reason.  The ladies here will help me in doing this and I hope they will laugh along with me as we go.  What an adventure it is going to be.  I am grateful for a Loving Heavenly Father that gives us the opportunities to do this while helping serve one another.  I look forward to the coming months and years in this calling and hope that I will be able to serve and grow as He would want me to do. 

Crazy Happenings

Things are changing in our lives yet again.  It has been a couple of crazy weeks at our house.  What with getting ready for school to start again.  I even went out and got a new school outfit.  I never thought that after 30 years I'd ever shop for school clothes again.  I must admit that it was fun and I might even get a couple more.  I've got all of my books and a backpack.  I'm getting anxious.  I'm looking forward to it, but I'm still stressing - it's been a way long time since I took school this seriously. 

On top of everything else, our bishop called and asked me to serve as the new Relief Society President of our ward (what was he thinking???).  Wow talk about stress in your life!!!  I'm more than happy to serve, but I really enjoy being the counselor or secretary.  I like being told what to do and then doing it.  I'm not used to being in charge and having that responsibility on my shoulders.  I have some really great women to work with and I know I will be able to lean on them for council and help.  But it will be another big change.  However, one thing that I do know and that I've learned over the years is that if I do my best, Heavenly Father will help and bless me.  It will be a great way to get to know the sisters in my ward that I haven't gotten to know yet and I think that will be a blast!!  There are so many talented, sweet women in our ward.  I hope they will be patient with my bumbling as I get used to this new calling.  I'll just have to remind them that there is always a learning curve and hopefully they will smile and forgive my ignorance. 

I guess things never remain the same too long in our lives.  There is always a chance to grow and serve if we're willing to accept and move forward.