It is amazing how a new calling can change your outlook and your inlook, if there is such a word. You feel differently about the people around you, and you feel differently about yourself. There is a world of difference between being a Cub Scout den leader and being a counselor in the ward Relief Society.
But there is one thing the two callings have in common and that's love. I loved those Cubs, even (or especially) the rowdiest of the bunch. And I love the sisters in our ward. We visited a new move-in this week named Haley Bell. She's been married one month, a member just since last September. She sings, plays soccer and is a caregiver at Stoneybrook. Her husband, Ryan, proposed to her in a cemetery! This is going to be fun.
The president is Robin Thomson, about Sheryl's age, four kids plus a handicapped foster daughter. She home schools her kids and lives way out in the country. The other counselor is Andrea Gunnell, about Carl's age. She has one daughter, age 10, plays the organ, and is married to a counselor in the bishopric. The secretary is Lindsey Louk, way young with a toddler and a brand new baby born last week. Her husband is a student in English.
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I know Haley! Her husband works for a mortician and they live in the place where all the dead bodies are kept.
Wow. That will keep you on your toes.
Today Jessica and I were both set apart to work in the RS. She is on the weekday meetings committee.
The RS lesson today was on attending the temple and Jessica bore a sweet testimony about it. She also subbed as our chorister! It's special to be in the same RS as a granddaughter!
Wow! How cool to work with your granddaughter in RS. And I think it's fun that we have the same calling right now!
She'll bless the day she picked you, that's for sure! Envy you - I enjoyed that calling very much. Especially liked the visiting, having an "in" to get in! Don't know about your area, but here visiting is extinct. Except for R.S. presidencies. :)
you'll be great at this. It's cool how variety gives strength.
you'll be great at this. It's cool how variety gives strength.
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