I had an emotional day today, and I need to write down my feelings so that I can remember how I felt.I got called to be in the Young Women Presidency this week in my ward. I'm so excited! I get to work closely with the Beehives. Today, I honestly couldn't stop crying. I was very emotional. I look up to the girl that I am replacing so much. She is darling. She has always been so kind to me, and I have BIG shoes to fill. I hugged her, and I LOST it. Tears and mascara...everywhere.
Here are a couple of the feelings that I have felt today:
Excitement
Joy
Love for the girls that I don't even know yet
Inadequacy
The Spirit
Busy
Self -consciousness
Gratitude
Awe of the current leaders
Fear
Warmth
Worry (about how my calling will impact Dan and the kids)
Trust in the Lord
I have had an overwhelming confirmation that I was chosen for a reason. I just need to figure out what that reason is. :) I can't tell you how wonderful it was to be called into the Bishop's office and receive this calling. I was impacted greatly by my Young Women leaders growing up. They each made an imprint on my heart, and I instantly had a flood of memories of those great times.
Then I forgot all the things that I'm good at...and could only focus on the things that I'm BAD at. I guess that is Satan's way of trying to influence us. I'm sure I'll get to know everyone fast, but I kind of felt like the "new kid" today. I was crying, and my makeup looked horrible. I was suddenly VERY aware of my Sunday wardrobe...how lame is that....I'm usually such a confident person. I guess that's what happens when I'm out of my comfort zone. It is good for me. One of the first things I thought about when I got the calling....I CAN'T WAIT for GIRLS' CAMP!!! Woot Woot!
Over all, I'm just EXCITED with a capital E.
8 comments:
What a perfect calling for you! You will be amazing!
Brooke! I just got called as the beehive advisor in my ward like a month ago! I am so nervous too, but the girls are great!! I already LOVE IT! We will have to share ideas and activities and "stuff"! Good Luck! you will be perfect for it! You are so much fun. The girls are going to LOVE you!
Brooke you will be awesome!!! You are great at everything you do and this will be no execption. Heavenly Father knows us so well, a lot better than we know ourselves so stay faithful and he will do the rest. Congrats and I know you will do great :)
I just got off the phone with you and I had no idea you got a new calling. Had I known I would have given you one of my pep talks. I KNOW that you will be awesome in YW. The girls are going to LOVE you. You are a great example and are fun to boot. Who doesn't meet Brooke and love her instantly?? What's not to love? I'm excited for you and to hear how you grow into this calling.
How awesome! Seattle just entered the Beehives in December, and I know she would love a leader like you!! Good luck!!!
You are going to LUV IT!! My callings in YW have been my favorites BY FAR!!! I agree with everyone else-- the girls ARE going to love you!!! Enjoy it!!!
You will be amazing!! Simply because you are amazing. Lucky girls!
New callings are always so emotional! You are going to love Young Women's. Especially the beehives. They have such a growing excitement and new found love for everything. You have such a sweet talent with people and even more...I'm sure for the youth in your ward! Can't wait to see your GIRL'S CAMP pictures!!!
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