As many of you know, I've been the primary chorister for about a year and a half now. It was fun. I loved the kids. I wanted out. But I didn't expect it to actually happen. Then today, I was called to the Bishop's office (love how the feeling matches that of getting called to the principal's office--though I've only experienced the one once, and the other many, many times) and lo and behold I was released.
Then I was given my VERY FAVORITE CALLING!
Then I felt guilty. I asked if it was because of the one Sunday when me and the primary presidency and one of the counselors in the Bishopric were all chatting in the hall and joking about different callings and I said I wanted to be a RS teacher--if they were changing everything up anyway. My primary president had said, "Over my dead body."
She isn't dead. I called and checked. I was assured that the calling had been in the works for quite some time before that conversation and they were just waiting for the primary program to be over.
So there you have it. I get to be a RS teacher. I didn't realize how much I needed the change until it was given to me. I can't begin to tell you how much I needed to be forced to read and study and ponder and pray. I can't begin to tell you how much I needed to be off my feet and among adults. I can't begin to tell you because it is just starting to sink in. If any of you are like the many weirdos I have talked to who do not like Relief Society--repent. I LOVE it and I am thrilled beyond words to get to be back in it.
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hah - I was just released from the easiest-bestest calling in the world - teaching counselor in the RS. I adored it - love it - was a but absent lately, but ready to come back...and just when everything's winding down - surgeries done, radiation over, feeling better - my bishop calls me into his office to release me so that "I can heal"...what?! I'm healing - I'm nearly healed! Leave me in the RS! But alas, he also added the caveat - "And when you're feeling better, I have plans for you"...NOOOOOOOOOOOO..."plans for me" has always equated to primary or young woman's presidencies - I have enough kids at home and plenty of teenage sisters...just leave me be and let me hang out with the old ladies and make useless crafts! Please?!!!! Anyhoo - tirade over - I'm happy for you. Trust me - it's like the best hour of your week - no kids, no noise, lots of nice smelling perfume and pretty hair...you'll love it. bb
Amen! HALLELUJAH Sister!!! : D
I Love RS too. How can you tell, eh? Congratulations.
Now I am curious about this visit to a Principal's office....do tell more. *wink*
I love this calling! I have the same one. I love the old ladies- I love not having a baby- oh wait he is still there. I agree with Becky that the education counseler is prety good too. Not much responsibility- but everyone thinks you have a big calling so you don't get asked to do a lot of extra things.
Now I do have issues with the manul- but I could go on forever on this subject and this rant is best saved for a phone call- so I should call you soon. What week are you teaching?
I'm not sure yet. I haven't talked to the RS president yet. I've taught RS for years--seriously love the calling. I also enjoyed being the education counselor. At first I thought I'd miss the teaching--but whenever anyone couldn't teach, I just nominated myself. Very handy.
I've always liked the manuals. I haven't been reading the JS one like I should--but I've liked all the other ones.
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