I have served in the Young women's program in our ward for the last several years. It was an emotional day today when I was released from this calling.
When I was first called I was excited mostly because I would be working with my best friend in the calling. Through the time I served I loved serving with her, but I was also able to get to know many other women who have become an important part of my life. I have made new friends that I cherish more than I could ever say.
But the thing that is the hardest of all for me now is the girls I'm leaving. We have the most amazing young women in the whole world right here in our ward. It has been so wonderful to be able to be a close part of their lives. I have loved how the girls have involved me in so much of the things they are doing in their every day life. They have invited me to their performances, came over just to talk, asked for advice when they were struggling, and most of all just had a good time.
I have had quite a few girls go through my class in the time I was in and I have loved the time I have been able to spend serving these girls. We love to play games together, laugh and be silly.
I have been blessed to be able to watch their testimonies develop and grow. Many of these girls have earned their young women medallion while they were in my class. What a wonderful experience it has been for me to be able to see their hard work, and then to see the joy on their faces as they received their award. I pray with all my heart that they will remember the spiritual experiences we have shared. The lessons and activities that have strengthened their testimony, and the faith experiences from girls camp.
For those of my young women girls who will read this post:
There will be many opportunities where you will feel the spirit and your life will be touched. But the times that will forever remain with you as a part of your Testimony are the experiences you had in your youth that helped you develop the testimony that will sustain you for the rest of your life. Thank you for allowing me into your hearts and letting me share these experiences with you. I hope you know how very much you mean to me. I will always treasure the times we have shared. You are AMAZING! You are all beautiful daughters of a loving Father in Heaven. He is soo proud of you as am I.
I will miss being with you. I will miss your ups and down, your highs and lows. I will miss sharing gospel experiences with you. Please remember that you are always welcome in my home. I will still be there for you when you need someone to talk to or to hang out with.
I love this gospel! I love the opportunities it gives me to serve. I know that there are great things in store for you and I hope to be able to watch as you reach your divine potential.
You have great new leaders. They love you and you will come to love them.
I know with all my heart that this church is true. I know that our Savior and Brother Jesus Christ Paid the price for all of us to be able to return to our Father's presence. I hope you will always remember that He is your friend, He knows you, He loves you, He wants you to turn to Him.
I love you so much! Thank you for being who you are.
Love Katherine
P.S. it's still okay to share a hug in the hall at church too.
4 comments:
You will have to fill me in on all the new leaders.
I am weeping. I remember being released from that very calling and feeling so lost and not knowing quite where I belong.
You are an amazing leader and those girls are so lucky to have you in their lives.
But, HEY, it means you have more time to hang out with ME! And isn't that what is really important??? ;)
Holy cow, you are making me cry. You are so amazing and I hope you know that all of those girls could write pages about how wonderful you are as well. You are amazing example to all who come in contact with you.
I know that you will not be sitting for long. You are too amazing to not be serving somewhere else. (Stake Young Women's President?!?!?!) Just kidding - but not really.;)
Really though, we all love you and appreciate you and the other leaders you served with. I can only hope that my daughters have a leader like you someday in Young Women's. I always pray that they have other wise, fun adult women they can turn to besides me. You are such a blessing and I know those girls will continue to love you.
Wow! I didn't know you were released! Yay, maybe I'll stick you in Nursery! JK! That's got to be hard when you are that involved with those girls and they rely on you so much as a leader. I don't know if they can find an equal replacement!
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