If I could have hand picked a calling it would be in Young Womens. Ta-dum! Ask and ye shall recieve! I was called to be Young Womens Personal Progress Adviser about a week and a half ago and I couldn't have been more thrilled. Except to say that I'm not the most responsible OR reliable person on the planet, to which there are several close relatives(who shall remain nameless) who would be quick to tell you. Nor am I the most mature or the greatest role model for young ladies hoping to make their lives relatively peaceful and tranquil. However, I think I have something to bring to the table; I do have quite a bit of life experience considering my young age, most of which dealing with difficult temptation and trials. It could be an asset to these girls if they ever need someone who understands major temptation, big loss, despair for sins committed, and help keeping on the straight and narrow without feeling judged. I really hope my past challenges will give me great knowledge of what these girls need, and the spirit will give me guidence as to how I can best use that knowledge.
Now. Girls Camp. I had leaders who mostly fade into the back ground peppered with a couple of crappy ones who never should have been called(in my opinion anyway) and a few who contributed to the massive anchor that helps keep me tied to the gospel and will always help me to find my way back when lost. Of course I want to be the latter of the kind of leaders I mentioned. I need help! I'm not sure how to present myself to these young women in a fun manner and still establish myself as an adult and a leader. I'm also not sure how keep a positive additude for the girls to make it fun because our ward camp director is unhappy with how the stake is doing camp and doesn't really want the calling in the first place. The negativity is overwhelming me!
So here's to new callings and the adventures I will have in mine! Any comments or suggestions are, as always, appreciated. Phone calls too. And any ideas for Personal Progress elective experiences and value projects would greatly be appreciated.
Friday, March 26, 2010
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Becky, you are fun and beautiful and anyone who takes two seconds to notice can see that. The girls will love you and, with hard work and prayer, the Lord will help you fulfill your calling exactly how He needs you to. Love you!
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