I plan on writing a mondo end-of-the-year entry soon, but had to write a separate one this:
After 3 1/2 years working in the Primary Presidency (with one month off during our move from Oregon to Utah) I am being released. I've been feeling this coming for a little while and knew, the moment I heard about it, it was the right thing.
The sweet part of all of this is that now, I get to work as a partner teacher with He-Man. I LOVE teaching with him. He's great in that capacity and we compliment each other's style very well.
The bitter part is leaving a responsibility that has taught me so much, enriched my life and gave me connections to people that will be important to me for the rest of my life.
When I was called to this position in 2005, I was scared and incredibly unsure of my leadership abilities. It's really true that the Lord qualifies those He gives responsibility to because I don't think I had it in me before. Amazingly, we get to keep the skills we learn from our experiences and be better. I'm grateful for this. It's given me a confidence I never knew. I just feel bad for those cute little guinea pigs in Troutdale, Oregon. Gratefully, I also have very patient friends who bore with me while I got totally schooled.
So, it is with a grateful heart that I leave this calling. If I could convey one simple truth it would be this: God loves every single one of us and wants us to be happy. We are intertwined by the way our Heavenly Father uses our talents and abilities to bless each other. Sometimes the interaction is long term, sometimes it's seemingly short; both equally blessed.
8 comments:
You're right, Trish. The Lord does make it possible for us to do what He wants us to do. I hope that your new calling teaches you as much as the old one did. :)
Have I told you lately how wonderful you are? I think you're fabulous!
I hope Jessica gets you as a teacher!
By the way, I didn't hear any noise that you were talking about. I really never heard a thing. I probably should have gone outside to hear all the celebrating:)
You have blessed my life, that is for sure! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season! Love you!
I can't tell you how surprised and disappointed I was to hear that they had realeased you. Kaylee was so excited to be coming into primary and being able to see you. Just to let you know I had no idea that you were nervous about this calling. From the first day you were very positive and confident. I was very jealous of you. Our primary as well as me and my family has been very blessed that you were part of the presidency. Love ya.
and the lego temple is done
Sorry- that was my deleted comment :)
Thanks for your thoughts on your calling. It is always fun to find out what the Lord has in store for us.
And thanks for playing the letter tag- you letter is G
I meant your letter lol
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