describes how I feel tonight. I'm looking at the 3 inch, white, 3-ringed binder full of important papers & ring of church keys on my kitchen table. And I sent Megan home empty handed. I just spent almost 4 hours being oriented to my new calling. It still doesn't seem real, but next Sunday when the flow, Spirit, lessons, and details of the primary room & 160 children are depending on me & the other ladies in my presidency... it will feel oh-so-real!
I'm truly excited to have another opportunity to serve in the primary! I'm honored to have the Lord and three wonderfully talented & qualified women at my side. The Spirit has confirmed to me that this is the Lord's plan for me right now. I have felt comforted and at peace. I know I have things to learn & hopefully a few things to share. This afternoon when we were set apart, the blessings were each so specific & powerful. I will never forget the chill that went down my spine when the bishop said, "As you serve, you are not only blessing the lives of the children in this primary, but also the lives of many future generations." Now that is overwhelming! He also promised that it would strengthen my family & draw us closer to one another. I really appreciated that promise because I know I couldn't do this without their support. And he blessed me with patience. I feel the strength already!
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You will do great and you will love it! I had that calling for 3 years until my ward was split up and I can honestly say it was my favorite calling I've ever had. I shed lots of tears and said lots of prayers for the kids in my primary and still feel like they are kind of like my own kids.... I was sad to be released. Good luck!
Em, you will be so great! But yes very overwhelming, especially to be Pres. What a neat blessing you received though. I know you'll do great things. I loved serving in the Primary Presidency in my ward, its such a rewarding calling. Now I serve in the Stake Primary Presidency and have the opportunity to see several presidency's in action. We get to see lots of fun and creative ideas...I'll be sure to send them you're way!
You will be fantastic. I was not surprised at all to hear that was your new job! What a neat blessing you got too. You will be wonderful!
Girl, I have been trying to leave comments here and all of a sudden they disappeared!! But yay, they're back. So here I am, leaving a comment. ha ha!
Congrats on your calling! You will be a natural. I can relate to the feeling though, as I've been the first counselor in the Primary Pres. for only about 2 1/2 months now and it can be overwhelming. But I LOVE it and I know you will too. It's so great to be in there with your own kids and for them to hear you teach with the Spirit in a different setting than your own home....and to interact with ALL the kids and feel their sweetness...it's awesome. And thank goodness you know that you'll receive blessings--that is what I am counting on with mine and Jaden's callings! :) Love you, you will do wonderful things. And I've already got Julie making up lists of good primary ideas for me too.
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