As I got home from church yesterday, I was about more than five kilos heavier. I think with a bit of exagerration. Not because I had lunch over there but because of the files that I inherited from the past Relief Society president of our ward. I just got a new calling in our ward. I was called and sustained to be the new Relief Society president. A tough job indeed!
When I tried to have a look the files last night before going to bed, I realized the importance of the big responsibilities vested upon me. I have already worked in the Relief Society before but each calling is important and different as well. And I know more or less what kind of work I am getting into.
As a Relief Society president, I have to see the sisters welfare, spiritual development, be their friend, a sister or a mother or whatever I could in helping them grow. Not a piece of cake because I am like anyone else. I have flaws and I need to constantly remind myself that I need to improve as well.
I have mixed feelings. I am very thrilled and excited because this is a new calling and quite a challenge to me. I have just been here in the ward for almost two years now but I still don't know all the sisters around me, probably because I was in the primary and I didn't have time to fellowhip with them either. And also because right after the sacrament meeting, we need my son and I to go home as fast as we can so as not to let my husband wait for us that long at home.
We live about 50 kilometers away from our chapel. And it takes us about 45 minutes to get there. The time that we spend traveling is already something that we can't ignore.
Well, I feel also scared of the big reponsibilities and tasks that are expected of me.
However, I know that I am not all alone. I have good sisters who surround me and I can count on their support. My family is there to help and encourage me, most of all my husband who is always there for me.
I strongly believe that there is a reason why I am called to this job. Heavenly Father has something instore for me. And I am thankful that He gave such calling for me. This is a humbling experience and I hope and pray that I will be able to deliver what is expected of me.
I need all the encouragements and support from then on.
So help me God.
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Congratulations, Susie! I sustain you and support you! I know what a positive influence you are, and what an optimistic, happy person you are, and that is exactly what all the sisters need, especially these days~ so I hope you will feel the support of everyone in the ward and in your family every day for this. Our ward RS president is also in the same situation with a non-LDS husband, and he is nothing but supportive to her too! It's a wonderful blessing!
ReplyDeleteTomorrow our son Daniel and his wife Jenn arrive for their summer adventure, so we will be busy with them for the next couple weeks...Keep praying for that sunshine we remember from other places in the world! haha! Lots of love to you and we will stay in touch...from Sara