I got the call to be the Young Woman's president in my ward this past month (December). I was super excited, and ridiculously nervous. I was told it took a lot of time...I had no idea.
There is so much that I want to do for these girls; so much support I want to give, so much love. But man, it takes it's toll. The past month has been a whirlwind of...stuff. Activities, stake activities (which we drove an hour and a half, each way, to get to), presidency meetings, stake presidency meetings, Ward council, ward conference, and supporting girls by going to their extra circular activities. All of which have been AWESOME and I'm so excited and happy that I get to go and be a part of it...after I get there.
It's taken it's toll on Tony also. Suddenly roles have been reversed. Yesterday I came home from a 6 hour church day to Tony who had stayed home with sick kids. While talking to him he warily said "I did the dishes." I laughed but felt so much sympathy for him. It's hard being a mom, dealing with the bizzillion needs of kids. It's usually me saying "I did the dishes" helping him to compliment me on the menial things that I was able to accomplish in the day. I kissed him and told him how great he did, and then laughed some more.
It seems like suddenly my ward has noticed me this past month also. I have received 4 requests this last week to help bring food, crafts, and decorations to babyshowers, baptisms and other activities. I love it. I want to be asked, and I want to help. But it's crazy true the saying of "when it rains, it pours."
So yes, I feel as life has exploded. I keep waiting for it to slow down, and I keep thinking, 'ah, this week I have hardly anything.' and then Monday hits and my week is full. I don't think life is going to be slowing down any time soon. But I'll keep going until I die. And luckily, if I do die it'll be doing something that I love. Now lets hope Tony holds out...
3 comments:
I'm right there with you and I don't have to drive hours to things! The past year I've been in YW I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't had to do something with YW, it takes SO MUCH TIME!!! Then again on the other hand I think of some of the leaders we had and how they had such a positive effect on my life and if I can touch one girl then it will be worth it. I bet you are going to be the best YW president ever!
You are superwoman. I always knew it. :)
I love being in Young Women's! Best calling ever. Of course I just have to show up on Sunday to teach and Tuesday's for activities with the occasional extra something or other. After reading this post I should probably get our President to let me take on more. :)
You'll look back on these days and wonder how you ever did it :) But after a while, you'll get a rhythm going and it will be less of a stress, plus you'll learn what to really prioritize and do the most important things first and let the rest happen if they can. Make sure you put family first xoxoxoxo Lessons from someone who's been there :) (and still is)
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