Two weeks ago I sat down in the bishop's office with Scott by my side and listened to the bishop share some sage advice from President Monson given at the most recent general conference. Change in life is inevitable. And change can be a good thing.
Ever since receiving the phone call a few hours earlier my mind thought, surely this new calling is for Scott. I mean, he's been in the young men's presidency for 5 1/2 years! But . . . my heart knew otherwise. It was for me.
And so, today in church I was sustained as the new PrimaryPresident. This has been a humbling experience . . . to have this kind of responsibility placed upon me. For the first week after talking to the bishop every time the words "primary president" entered my mind, my heart & stomach would get that "I'm going to be sick or hyperventilate" kind of feeling. Counselor - I can do counselor. But to be president - the one in charge, the one who has to deal with all the stuff . . . .
{sigh} Happily, this week I entered the calm zone. I can do this. We can do this. I guess I feel like expectations are high -- expectations I've set for myself. And I have to remind myself that there will be a learning/adjustment period, some time to work out the kinks, to figure out what the heck I'm doing.
On a very positive note . . . . I'm excited about the women that I will get to work with. I'm excited for next year's theme - My Eternal Family - and getting to teach the children about building eternal families and how important this is. I'm thankful that I've had this last year in the primary (as chorister) to get to know the kids and get a feel for how things work (otherwise, I really would've been lost). I'm excited for all the possibilities & new experiences that this change will bring.
Hey, just a few hours into the job and I can already add a first to my list . . . . I got to attend Cub Scout committee meeting this afternoon. :)
