Unexpected Semester-and Blessings- Ahead
This has been an interesting start to this semester. I am in a now familiar place, I know more people, I know my ward, I have a great boyfriend. I thought this semester would be one with lots of new changes, but really, it's just some new adventures with my classes. And now a new calling!
I have been the organist in my ward since January. I am grateful for this calling because when I moved to Orem, I put on my "Adventure List" that I wanted to learn how to play the organ, but never thought it would really happen. When Bishop Spencer first asked me in December if I would, I almost thought about saying no because I had never really played before, but I took on the challenge of learning to play. I am not perfect at playing it, but I can at least say I know how now!
Well, the last few weeks I have been in this rut, trying to get myself to a happy place with myself and with my life. Like I mentioned, I thought I would be starting this semester out differently, but it's not time yet for those changes.
With that, I have been trying to get into a groove of my new classes and new schedule. It's an interesting process. On top of that, Trevor told me after one his leadership meetings they called a "draft", deciding where they want to put people in for callings, that the Relief Society wanted to get me busy. I was trying to figure out what that could mean. I was honestly thinking, "I don't know how much I can handle with all of the other stuff I have going on!"
Well, Sunday comes as usual. I was getting ready for church and get a text message asking if I can meet with one of Bishop's counselors. Oh man, I really was wondering what it would be. I get to church, sing in ward choir for a minute, and then meet with Brother Talbot. "The Relief Society wants you to be the Compassionate Service Supervisor." What?! It threw me totally off-guard, but surprisingly in a good way.
I have never really had many callings. I was in my Young Women's class presidencies, YW pianist, Relief Society pianist, RS Secretary for a while last year, and organist. All piano and organ players know that when people find out they can play, they are used A LOT! I thought it might be another music calling, but compassionate service...wow! Something completely new to me, but I also had this overwhelming feeling of peace and knowing this was the right calling for me at this time.
Compassionate service leaders in family wards are the sisters who make sure meals are taken to families who have funerals, babies, or just have the need. Singles wards hopefully don't have any of those problems, but the sisters in our singles ward still need all of the love and care that any girl needs.
My plans were not to be in this ward this semester, but since I'm still here, I know that this is what I need to be doing. I felt assurance in my heart all day long yesterday about it, even though I have a lot going for me this semester...
18 credits, including an internship, 2 part time jobs, 3 roommates, 1 boyfriend, and 2 callings...I sort of knew when I planned my semester what I would be getting myself into, but I had no idea everything it would entail. I am excited to serve and hope that I can do all that is asked of me this semester. I pray that as I put the Lord first, everything else in my life will fall into place.
I have been the organist in my ward since January. I am grateful for this calling because when I moved to Orem, I put on my "Adventure List" that I wanted to learn how to play the organ, but never thought it would really happen. When Bishop Spencer first asked me in December if I would, I almost thought about saying no because I had never really played before, but I took on the challenge of learning to play. I am not perfect at playing it, but I can at least say I know how now!
Well, the last few weeks I have been in this rut, trying to get myself to a happy place with myself and with my life. Like I mentioned, I thought I would be starting this semester out differently, but it's not time yet for those changes.
With that, I have been trying to get into a groove of my new classes and new schedule. It's an interesting process. On top of that, Trevor told me after one his leadership meetings they called a "draft", deciding where they want to put people in for callings, that the Relief Society wanted to get me busy. I was trying to figure out what that could mean. I was honestly thinking, "I don't know how much I can handle with all of the other stuff I have going on!"
Well, Sunday comes as usual. I was getting ready for church and get a text message asking if I can meet with one of Bishop's counselors. Oh man, I really was wondering what it would be. I get to church, sing in ward choir for a minute, and then meet with Brother Talbot. "The Relief Society wants you to be the Compassionate Service Supervisor." What?! It threw me totally off-guard, but surprisingly in a good way.
I have never really had many callings. I was in my Young Women's class presidencies, YW pianist, Relief Society pianist, RS Secretary for a while last year, and organist. All piano and organ players know that when people find out they can play, they are used A LOT! I thought it might be another music calling, but compassionate service...wow! Something completely new to me, but I also had this overwhelming feeling of peace and knowing this was the right calling for me at this time.
Compassionate service leaders in family wards are the sisters who make sure meals are taken to families who have funerals, babies, or just have the need. Singles wards hopefully don't have any of those problems, but the sisters in our singles ward still need all of the love and care that any girl needs.
My plans were not to be in this ward this semester, but since I'm still here, I know that this is what I need to be doing. I felt assurance in my heart all day long yesterday about it, even though I have a lot going for me this semester...
18 credits, including an internship, 2 part time jobs, 3 roommates, 1 boyfriend, and 2 callings...I sort of knew when I planned my semester what I would be getting myself into, but I had no idea everything it would entail. I am excited to serve and hope that I can do all that is asked of me this semester. I pray that as I put the Lord first, everything else in my life will fall into place.
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