My heart is full and I am flooded with sweet, tender emotions. I have had the honor of serving with the Young Women in my ward for the last 3 years. Probably my favorite calling ever. I have always known that inevitably this day would one day come and I would have to pass the torch and these amazing girls over to someone new, but I never expected that I would be this much of a mess.
Oh, how I love them!
I remember receiving this calling and sobbing, mostly because I felt so overwhelmed and inadequate. I remember my sister telling me that as long as I had a testimony of the gospel and could love the girls, that was all I needed. Now, as this calling is taken away, I sob realizing that I absolutely could love them, more than I ever thought possible in fact, and they have strengthened my testimony in more ways that I can possibly express.
I stand convinced that I needed them in my life, far more than they needed me in theirs.
These amazing young women and the incredible ladies that I served with will always be some of my dearest eternal friends. And I will always be one of their greatest cheerleaders in life!
How do you sum up three years of doing, being, learning, playing, trekking, camping, creating, sharing, growing, serving and loving?
I don't know, but pictures are a start....
I thank them from the bottom of my heart for loving and supporting me.
They have brought more light and joy to my life than they will ever know.
3 comments:
I miss yw's... you will cherish these memories forever. They were lucky to have you for a time! Great post, but so sad :( love ya girlie!
It's taken me a couple of days to be able to come back and read this from start to finish without becoming too emotional. Those are some amazing girls. And you were an amazing boss!
Ditto. I can't believe how much I ALREADY miss it. Love you and love them.
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