November 12, 2017

I'll always remember today.  It was the day I was made the Relief Society President of the Coyote Springs Ward.  I felt totally nervous.  But as I sat down in Sacrament Meeting, I felt my watch buzz with a text message.  It was from the Bishop.  He said, "You'll be great." I was thankful for his vote of confidence.  I felt so excited to get started and get working.  I've decided I'm a bit of a doer.

When the Bishop announced my name over the pulpit, I felt a rush of emotion.  I've also decided I'm REALLY emotional.  I felt such a love and kinship as he announced my presidency.  My first counselor is Rachel Ence.  My second counselor is Rachel Garner.  And my secretary is Sarah Harmer.  It will be the most amazing group of sisters to work with!!  I love them each for accepting the call.

Relief Society President, here we go!

Church went well.  I conducted Relief Society, met the Stake RS president, and was set apart by the Bishop after church.  I had been feeling like I could handle things.  And then I was set apart.  As the Bishop gave me a beautiful blessing, I felt a weight settle onto my shoulders.  Tears fell from my eyes.  The Bishop blessed me with discernment and love.  And he also blessed me that I would be able to accomplish more, quicker.  He blessed me that I would be able to care for my family as well as the sisters in the ward.  It was so special.

But as Greg and I walked out of the church around 6:15, in the darkness, I felt very overwhelmed.  I hope and pray that God will help me be equal to the task.