Released

Today was kind of a strange day in my world. I woke up to be to my meetings by 7:30 knowing full well the events that would take place today. I went to my meetings, worked on ward stuff like we do every Sunday and then walked down to Sacrament Meeting. And then, just like that, it happened, I was released from Relief Society President. I have known for a few weeks that it was coming, but I didn't really know what to expect as far as what I would feel. I did alright during church, but as I walked out of relief society, past the bishop's office and to my car, I couldn't help but cry a little bit, and this is why.

I loved serving as the president, I won't lie. A lot of people asked me throughout the last year if it was a burden, or a pain, or told me they were so sorry that this was my calling. I never understood that. Yes, it kept me busy, yes it was a lot of work, but yes, I loved it. The president before me hated the calling and counted down to the day we as a presidency got released for months. I swore to myself when I got called to take her place that I would never complain. It is a calling from the Lord and I was the one chose to accept it, so I had no right to complain. Yes, there is more that I could have done, there always is, but I am so grateful for all that I got to do. I love the Gosepl and I am so happy to serve in it anyway that I can.