A new calling

Hi all, I've served in every calling in RS and Primary. I've been married for 33 years and never served in anything with Young Women's . Sunday I got called to be Young Women's Pres. My children are all grown and my youngest son is on a mission. I was told that I was called because the Bishop was impressed that I was the person to deal with some troubled youth we have in our Ward. Wow! I was very happy that I got the call, but suddendly I'm scared to death. The committment and trials that are ahead. Believe me, I know that all youth struggle but there a couple girls that pretty much have driven the current president out and she was/is a strong person. I think I'm going to be on my knees a lot over the next year. Christy

HI Christy First congratulations on your new calling!! The fact that you already plan on being on your knees for those girls is a tribute to you as a person. I was just released as the Beehive advisor and I loved it. Those girls are so fun and ALIVE....I miss being with them every week. They have as you mentioned so many trials to face that I know I didn't have at their age. I think they are just looking to learn how to be good LDS girls and they want to have fun doing it..haha Good luck and God Bless you for accepting His call to you. Take care Alfie

My primary lesson last week was on showing support for our church leaders including our ward leaders. We discussed that none of us including the bishop had asked for the calling, we each were called by our Heavenly Father to be in the position were we were serving. I explained to the children that we get in a "comfort zone" and then we are totally surprised when we are called to a position outside that comfort zone. The change is to help us grow and become more like Heavenly Father. Me thinks your comfort zone was just pulled out from under you. I know that you're going to do wonderful in this calling and before you know it Young Women's will become your new comfort zone. OT sort of. Tonight about 8:00 pm the door bell rang and in came a group of young women. They were on a service scavenger hunt. They had a list of service that needed completed, like emptying the trash, sweeping a floor, dusting, picking up childrens toys, vacuuming a room. Things that could be completed in 10 minutes or less. We were able to choose two items from the list of service items for them to do and then they were off to the next house. It was a fun service activity for the young women to do. They were all laughing and giggling and racing around. It certainly taught them that service could be fun. Christy I know you're going to do well in your new calling. Heavenly Father doesn't make mistakes. Melody

Melody, My goodness you are a knockout! When did you get your new pic up? Oh, I can't wait to be pretty again. Lynda D.

Thanks Lynda. You're too kind. I've been trying to update my picture for about a month and then one day it just showed up. Surprised me. What's that slam about can't waiting to be pretty again? Come on Lynda, you know better than that. You've always been pretty. If you don't see it others do. One comment I would like to make and this is just my own personal thoughts. We know that Christ was fairly average looking. Our sacramental songs say "With no apparent beauty, that man should him desire", yet when I look at a picture of the Savior I see someone very appealing and very lovely to look at. Beauty is definately on the inside. Now for my observation and my opinion. I think that Lucifer is probably a gorgeous looking man (at least to world standards). The reason I think this is because there is sooo much emphasis on physical beauty in this world and I know that this emphasis comes from the promptings of Lucifer. I try every hard not to get caught in the trap of "having a body make-over, boob job, body sculpturing, etc..." because I know the source of these yearnings. I think I would consider having some of my excessive skin removed if it will reduce come of the bacterial infections that occur when the air can't circulate around the midsection (the apron section to be specific). Just my own opinion. But thanks for the compliment on my picture. Melody

Christy, Congrats on the new calling. I have six girls all grown and only one is still active in church. With my first husband it was very diffcult for my girls. There dad smoked and he wasn't active never! The girls weren't excepted by the other teens and it was so hard. Well all the love to you. My granddaughter is very active and neither of her parents support her very well. I have to do all for them. I am even going to camp with them. Again good luck and the Lord will be with you Saralan

You too Ruthy, What a difference. You look so much younger. I bet you feel younger too. Oh, I'm so jealous. I want what you and Melody have. Is this what coveting means? Well then call me a sinner! Lynda D.

Christy, I was once called to be Young Women's secretary and I hated it! hated it! hated it! But...there was one young women who just didn't fit in and only I understood how she felt. She gravitated towards me and no other leader. We had long telephone conversations. We just made a connection. The last I'd heard she had graduated from college and was doing very well. I hated that calling so bad I couldn't even begin to tell you. Every meeting was agony, every activity was agony, I was lousy at it and I just detested it. But I was there for this one particular young woman who desperately needed a friend. Yes, Heavenly Father knows what he is doing. LOL! Now I serve in Boy Scouts. For some reason I like scouting better. Maybe it's cuz I'm so ornery. Lynda D.