Well, after 2 and 1/2 years in the relief society presidency, I was (finally) released today. I served as both the Enrichment and the Education counselors (they moved me to Education after Ben was born). Enrichment was a lot of hard work and it seemed like there was always something going on, but it was fulfilling when I finally felt like we got the program running as it should be. It was nice to feel like the activities and classes we provided might actually benefit somebody. Education counselor required so much less of me because we have reliable teachers and music people. I was just starting to take a look at literacy a bit closer when I was released. The relief society president that I have been serving under has been in for 4 years and she was ready to be released. I think she rubbed off on me and I was more than ready as well.
So, you say, what is your new calling? Well, I am the new Valiant 12 teacher in primary. I am so excited. The youth in that class are awesome. I visited their class today. In fact, one of them has been sitting with me in sacrament meeting since Lizzy was born, to help me out. Almost every Sunday I have to leave her with some of the kids while I deal with Ben, and sometimes Lizzy in the hall (deal with them sounds kind of harsh, but you know what I mean, take care of them, help them be quiet, keep them away from other people so they won't disturb anyone). It has the added bonus of being able to go to Relief Society once they all turn 12 because they go to YW and YM instead of primary sharing time. Yeah!! That rocks. If you can't tell, I am excited. I'll let you know in a few weeks if I am still excited, or if they have put me in my place.
Now, Greg says, "When is it my turn?" He's had his calling 4 years (and 2 months), but who's counting. Greg has just informed me that that is 5o months. I think he's ready. Should I send a link to our blog to the bishop?
5 comments:
Congratulations Tammy. We're glad that you're pleased. It's nice to have a change once in a while. We're sort of ready to change. You'd think I'd learned this Bishopric thing well enough by now. The Stake President sort of told our Bishop that he could go on a mission next year (2006) so we'll see. How many youth do you have in that class. We have like 15 out of 22 total attendance in Primary. (sometimes only 3 or 4 attend.) Our maximum YM, YW active is 12. You will be so good with the kids.
The only problem with Greg being released is the possibility he becomes Bishop.
Yeah! I am ready to serve in primary again. This will be a new experience for you...enjoy it. I am spending two days this week at cub country with the Webelos. I haven't done anything in that calling yet so this will be rebaptism by fire.
Yea! Primary! That sounds like it will be a lot of fun. I would love to be a primary teacher, and that will be nice if you get to go to RS eventually. I miss it already! I hope you have fun and enjoy it!
That's great Tammy. I can totally relate. I was soooo incredibly relieved when I got released from that calling and put back in primary and I'm really enjoying it at the moment. And yes, I totally know what you mean by dealing with the kids at church!
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