Well all good things must come to an end. Today a calling in my church has changed for me. For the last 5 1/2 years I have been in a Relief Society Presidency. For 2 years as the 1st counselor and the last 3 1/2 as the President. I have had 2 of the best counselors (Seletha and Jan) I could have asked for and a wonderful secretary to keep me organized (Pam). I will love them forever.It has been some of the hardest years of my life but also some of the most rewarding. I have grown spiritually and have had to do some things that were out of my comfort zone. Before I got married 33 years ago I was the shyest person in the world. I had only been active in the LDS church for 3 years and really didn't have much support at that but, I knew I wanted to be married in the Temple and raise my children in the church (I have only been somewhat successful at that since I have inactive kids, but that is another post). In this church it is all run with a lay ministry and we all get callings to help the wards run. I never in a million years thought I would get this calling but I did and it helped me to do two of the most important things in my opinion, since it is what the Savior did. He ministered and was a teacher. I have become comfortable to stand in front of a group of people and teach. I have been able to go into homes and minister. It is so fulfilling! I hope along the way I have helped someone want to be a little bit better. I hope I have comforted those in need of comfort and I hope I have helped carry someone elses burden so it was lighter for them. I'm tired, I'm emotional and I feel like I have given my all. How grateful I am to my Savior that He will make up the difference for me. The Atonement is everything to me! I raised my hand to sustain them and I give my support to the new Presidency and hope they knows that God magnifies those He calls. How blessed we are to be able to help the Lord build up His kingdom as we serve in our callings. I just want to thank my readers for your love and support but most of all my Heavenly Father for trusting me enough to call me to this calling and to release me as well. The Church is true and I know it! I have felt his spirit and I know He knows you all by name. He has whispered some of your names to me. I wonder where He wants me to serve now. A new calling awaits me and I will give it my all as well. Stay tuned................
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Mixed Emotions!
Well all good things must come to an end. Today a calling in my church has changed for me. For the last 5 1/2 years I have been in a Relief Society Presidency. For 2 years as the 1st counselor and the last 3 1/2 as the President. I have had 2 of the best counselors (Seletha and Jan) I could have asked for and a wonderful secretary to keep me organized (Pam). I will love them forever.It has been some of the hardest years of my life but also some of the most rewarding. I have grown spiritually and have had to do some things that were out of my comfort zone. Before I got married 33 years ago I was the shyest person in the world. I had only been active in the LDS church for 3 years and really didn't have much support at that but, I knew I wanted to be married in the Temple and raise my children in the church (I have only been somewhat successful at that since I have inactive kids, but that is another post). In this church it is all run with a lay ministry and we all get callings to help the wards run. I never in a million years thought I would get this calling but I did and it helped me to do two of the most important things in my opinion, since it is what the Savior did. He ministered and was a teacher. I have become comfortable to stand in front of a group of people and teach. I have been able to go into homes and minister. It is so fulfilling! I hope along the way I have helped someone want to be a little bit better. I hope I have comforted those in need of comfort and I hope I have helped carry someone elses burden so it was lighter for them. I'm tired, I'm emotional and I feel like I have given my all. How grateful I am to my Savior that He will make up the difference for me. The Atonement is everything to me! I raised my hand to sustain them and I give my support to the new Presidency and hope they knows that God magnifies those He calls. How blessed we are to be able to help the Lord build up His kingdom as we serve in our callings. I just want to thank my readers for your love and support but most of all my Heavenly Father for trusting me enough to call me to this calling and to release me as well. The Church is true and I know it! I have felt his spirit and I know He knows you all by name. He has whispered some of your names to me. I wonder where He wants me to serve now. A new calling awaits me and I will give it my all as well. Stay tuned................
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Stay tuned? I can't wait to see as well. Where would someone as good as you be called to next? Where ever it is, you will be wonderful! You make everything look easy.
I know some of the emotions you spoke of. When I was released from serving as YW's President for over 3 years, I felt pretty done. But, I was also so sad for the change. The callings we serve in are so much a part of our every day lives. The next Sunday as my former presidency and I sat together in RS, we were happy and excited for the future, but we also knew thing wouldn't quite be the same. We would all be moving in different directions rather than united in one purpose under the YW's umbrella. We all knew what a special bond we all had and the choice experiences that had just been ours.
Luckily for us, there are always more choice experiences that lie in wait. And, we are all still united in our efforts to be more like the Savior.
Thank you for your leadership, your friendship, and your gentle way of serving and even for calling us out when we need a swift kick. :) We all love you and know we have huge shoes to step in to.
Love you!
Diane, you are the most wonderful person that I have met, along with your sweet presidency. I have grown to love you guys so much without really "knowing" you all well. It's easy to love people that shine with the Savior's love. Thank you for caring about all of us so much. Thank you for your inspiration to be better in this life. Thank you for your wonderful example of how to serve. Thank you, Thank you my dear Diane. You truly have been a servant of our Heavenly Father and have been his hands here on earth.
I know what you mean about the shy thing...at least I don't have to give lessons, but just asking people to pray is hard for me. Baby steps, right? :)
Love you so much. And you will be wonderful at what ever calling you receive, but for now make Scott take you somewhere warm and enjoy your time off.
Aw, it's hard to make those changes, but BOY do we grow. Thanks for being the kind of person that accepts callings and serves with a whole heart. It blesses lives no matter what calling you're in.
Diane, You are wonderful! You have served with love and caring! We all love you and your presidency. You have helped more people than you will ever know! Thank you for giving your all! Know that you are loved and held close to our hearts!
Diane, I found your blog through Nell's and have loved reading about the things you are doing. You are certainly an inspiration to me. Although I didn't live in the ward as you served in the RS I know of your dedication and love for people. Onward and upward!
Thank you all so much for your kind comments. I love you all!!
This makes me miss you even more.
Thank you SO MUCH for everything you did for me, my mom, and our whole family. We're so grateful for your service and we love you!
Diane,
Thanks so much for the opportunity to serve with you. (and Seletha and Pam) It has been a great experience. Lots of fun, service, joy, blessings, and a few tears. Isn't that what life is all about. You can feel confindent that your service has been accepted by your Heavenly Father.
Love you friend,
Jan-
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