You know how you can be going along, things are good, comfortable. Then, Heavenly Father sees this and says, 'Hey, is that a rug you're standing on? Let me give it a tug.' Okay, it's not a big deal, really. I was released from Cub Scouts a couple weeks ago. SURPRISE! I was only in for about 18 months and figured I had about that much time left. And, the funny thing is, I didn't mind. I love scouts. WHAT?! I know, I know, that's not how I felt when they called me.
"Sister DeMille, we'd like you to be the Wolf den leader."
"Aw, crap."
That's not how the interview went, of course, just in my head. But, since then, I've learned to enjoy working with these boys. I like my partner and we had gotten into a nice 'groove' and were working hard to get the boys to pass off their achievements. Then, I get called in to see a member of the bishopric. I was fully expecting a calling added on to the scouts. He released me, then asked me to be the new Young Women secretary. I'm thrilled about that, especially getting to be with Sadie, so don't get me wrong. But, on the drive home from the church, I cried. When I walked in the house, Guy saw me crying and probably thought they'd called me to nursery. I tried to explain and I think he was confused. I was a little, too.
I've been thinking alot about the changes we go through in our church service. I feel good about my release, mainly because I was following the Cub Scout motto, to 'Do Your Best'. I don't think we get released because we've finally figured out how to do a calling, I think only Heavenly Father knows why. I really think I would've been released at this time, no matter what. The test for me was, would I feel satisfied with what I had done? I'm not sure that we're proving anything to our Father in Heaven. He knows us, knows what we'll do. I have a feeling that the test is for ourselves, to prove to ourselves what we will do. I'll miss the boys and getting to work with them (and the other leaders), but I have a feeling that this isn't the last time I'll work with the scouts.
So, now, I'm with the Young Women, and am so excited. I get to go to camp with my daughter and to youth conference with my sons. It's a good change.
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8 comments:
Congrats on the new calling. Being in Young Women is the best! I was ready to protest when they pulled me out, then I got put back in with the new ward, so they were saved.
We will miss you -- and yes, you were in a good groove...it wasn't unnoticed. THANKS so much for your hard with with the boys, especially my boy.:)
Yes - I know the pull the rug out feeling!! I was released as Primary Pres. a YEAR ago and I'm still sad about it.... you'll have a great time in YW's!
I'm excited for you to be in YW too!
Yay! I love YWs! It'd where I have served for the majority of my adult life. That time frame is subject for debate. Maybe they're waiting for me to grow up?! Anyway, have fun and enjoy!
Yay for you! I have always wanted to serve in the YW program and NEVER have. I cry when I get released from just about every calling. Change is good...but hard too.
You are my hero!!! I will think of your terrific attitude about scouts when my nasty one rears it's ugly head! I love YW so enjoy every minute! You'll be terrific there as you are every place else! HUGS!
You're so great! Scouts and gospel doctrine and two of my fears. I guess I shouldn't say it too loud huh? :)
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