A Sad Day

Today has been a sad day for me! After nearly three years, I was released from my calling in the Primary Presidency. When I got the news yesterday I was initially too stunned to react and I spent a couple of hours in denial, but then it sank in enough and really hit me hard. I was a complete mess! I have loved my calling so much for so many reasons. After an hour or so of just NOT coping well, I found my knees and Heavenly Father helped to bring peace and gratitude to my heart. It is amazing how gratitude can truly chase away selfishness and despair. So today was definitely a sad day, but it was also one of peace and joy. I have grown so much, in the past few years, through my service in Primary. My testimony has been strengthened and I have learned a lot about serving in the church. My level of dedication has truly increased.

Change is sometimes hard for me. I become really attached to having things the way they are! But I now feel excited for the next phase of my life. A new calling will come (hopefully soon!) and we'll soon have a new baby in our home. The winds of change are constantly blowing and I hope I can stay strong while allowing the Lord to direct my life.

Brett has also recently received a new calling. He spent nearly three years as well in his last calling in Young Men's, but has now been called as the ward mission leader. He was sad to leave the Young Men that he loves, and at first I think he felt a little overwhelmed by the new call, but he has already had great success with the assignments he has been given and is doing a wonderful job.

Overall, I am so thankful that we are able to serve in the church. There are very few people outside of the church that have the opportunity to give service as continually as we do as members. We have a lifetime to serve and to enjoy the personal growth and blessings that result.