I know it has been a very long time since I blogged. Bad blogger!!!! I guess I have been stalling. Bad excuse I know! I have been needing to write about being released from my calling (which I LOVED!!!). I guess I have been waiting to write until I could do it without crying, and I have about decided that might be awhile! So....write away!
So, that is my latest news. I was released from serving as the Nampa North Stake Young Women's President. sniff sniff. I guess I kinda had an inkling it was coming, I have been there for almost 5 years...I was called in the middle of November but not sustained till January...so you can do the math. It is not a calling I felt particularly prepared for or qualified for that is for sure! And DEF not something I would have even envisioned myself doing!!! And NOT something I would have even aspired to doing, if that makes sense! Having never served in the Young Women's organization it came as a bit of a shock to be extended the chance to serve in that capacity! And although that made it hard....it also helped in a way. I went into it having to stick to the basics!!! Pray and follow the promptings of the Spirit to know what to do! I feel so very blessed for the chance I have had to learn as much as I did! I really had to learn to trust in the Spirit and to DO the things I was prompted...when I was prompted to do them! I had the opportunity to work with MANY wonderful people in our Stake, both in my presidencies and with the Stake Presidency and High Council! I have learned a new appreciation for the way the Priesthood serves...especially Bishops! There are so many in our Stake that truly understand the meaning of Service! I appreciate so much the opportunity I had to rub shoulders with the WONDERFUL Young Women of our Stake! What an incredible group of bright shining stars! I am excited to watch as they all continue to grow and progress in the gospel.....I will miss so much the chance to learn from them like I have! They have such incredible testimonies and some have had such a hard road to get to where they are! I know for sure that our Father in Heaven is very mindful of them and all they have done and will do! Wow...I just love them all so much! I will miss very much the ladies I got to work with. Especially this last group....we were only able to serve together for 1 year....but it was an incredible year! Never have I had the chance to work with such neat strong ladies! It was so great to be "all on the same page" and be like-minded in duty and spirit. Made the job so easy and fun....wow....don't think I have ever laughed so hard in all my life! Especially at our girls camp this year! Wowzers! Broken kneecaps and all!!! Thanks so much Laurie Nelson, Tara Pugmire, Desiree Lewis, and Jennifer Tolman!!! Love you ladies.....and I know I always will! Thanks so much for supporting and sustaining me! And helping me to be the very best I can be! I LOVE you all!!!!
I know that it is going to take awhile to get over being released! It is not that I am power hungry or anything like that....I am going to miss serving for so many different reasons! It just was such a wonderful experience that has forever changed the type of person I am! I am sooooo thankful for being able to do it!
I am also very excited for the new group of ladies called to replace us! Sister Greta Summers was called as President...and wow...if I could have hand-picked my replacement...she would have been the one! I just LOVE her dearly!!! And she will be FAB!!! Seriously!!! She called a neat group of ladies to work with her too. 1st Coun Natalie Bauers, 2nd Coun Tara Pugmire (she kept her from my Presidency) and as Sec Nichole Aldous and as her Lite Leader Liz Fulmer as well she kept Jenn Tolman as her Stake Camp Director...big job and she does such a great job! They are all great woman who I admire and they have so much to offer! I am glad they get the opportunity to learn and grow just like I did!
I guess...I am moving onto a new chapter in my life! And it might sound crazy...but I think I will mourn this change for awhile! I really wish everyone could have the same opportunity to serve in the Stake. It really is such an eye-opener!!! And a GREAT opportunity!!!
16 comments:
Holy smokes! I didn't realize you were STILL in there? Seeing that picture of girls camp and the big red lodge totally brought back memories...
Cute Lynette. Congratulations and I'm sorry. I'll admit that I have never been sad to be released from any calling but I'm sure if one could do anything as well as it sounds like you did this, it would be difficult. You're the kind of person who will find something worthwhile to fill your new void...and some lucky person--neighbor, kid, friend, etc.--will be the benefactor.
Take care of yourself and enjoy your small break. You're a good example to me :D
I understand the empty feeling when you're released from a leadership calling where you learned so much and worked with great people. You did a fantastic job in your calling!
You were an awesome leader and we will all miss you!! But we are way excited to get you in our ward soon:)
You were so awesome~I bet it was so hard {hugs} How lucky is your ward to have you back though? I'm seeing...nursery leader!!! :)
How great will Greta be? That is so exciting. Thanks for all your input on the camera~I want to see pictures with yours!
You did a great job. I know it will be a hard thing, but I am guessing they won't leave you alone for to long. Hurry up and move, I am sure the bishop has something just waiting for you !! Corla
You know that everyone is going to miss you more than you know in the Stake YW, but yes, Greta will do awesome too. I wish I had the energy of both of you! Wow, that could be scary!!! I also absolutely love the Boogie Body video. Susan Mathieson e-mailed it to me a few weeks ago and I about died laughing! I gotta get me a leotard like that, and maybe some leg warmers to go with it! And volleyball, Mitch was probably one of the best ones on the court last night, thought that would make you a proud mommy!
so it's official, huh...
I know you were incredible at your calling and it's gotta be hard.. but big hugs to you girlie :)
ps: and what's with your weightloss blog being private??? I wanna follow along! :)
It is so hard when you get attached to a calling. I hope you can treasure the memories forever and that you will find another "niche" where you find as much joy as that one gave you.
lynette- its great to hear from you -- how are you? Hopefully, feeling a little better -- it sounds like you've done a great job with the Young Women and I'm sure you won't be forgotten soon. I still have young women I keep in touch with from over 5 years ago when I was the YW president for our ward -- and I'm sure you'll have lots that will do the same with you. take care. Quincey
What beautiful sentiments you've expressed in this post. Those girls must feel so loved! I know I've cherished a few callings and had a hard time leaving one or two, especially when you have truly given your heart and soul in service. Where ever you end up next will be blessed indeed!
Have I mentioned you rock my world? Love your guts forever!
Lynette, Just read your blog...I know how you feel girlie! I wish I could lend you my sleeve and return the favor! (remember our stake split meeting?) It's tough letting go when you have felt how much our Heavenly Father loves those ladies. You did such an awesome job and gave them the strength of your love and testimony! Thanks for the great times we had together! Miss and love ya...Heather
OK Heather...now that made me giggle out loud! So kind to offer your sleeve!!!
Love ya girl!!!
Wow, I'm sure you'll be missed in the Stake but Greta will also do a great job! I'll bet being released has been a strange transition for you and your family. I know how hard it can be to be released from a calling. Take care, and I hope that all is well!
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