About five years ago I was pretty weak. I was happy, faithful, willing to serve, and was called to be the Relief Society President in the Amherst Ward. I was excited. I had been president before and I was the 2nd Counselor for a while in the ward before we moved here.
The sisters here are amazing, talented, kind, and I learn so much from them every day. I stayed busy. I had a lot of phone calls to answer, visits to make, meetings to attend, and lots of lots of prayers. But- I was blessed. I have a wonderful husband and family that support me so much. James wasn't even born when I was called so it's all he's known. There were extremely hard moments when we had dear friends of ours pass away, but again I was supported with such wonderful friends who would give me hugs and cry with me.
Yesterday I was released from the calling. No more visiting teaching "re-arranging," no more order forms, no more monthly meeting and newsletters, no more "Welcome to the Ward" visits, not until the next time at least :)
I am stronger. My testimony is stronger. I still have a ways to go, but I am so happy that the Lord has molded me into who I am today.
I love to serve and I'm excited for what will come next. I am REALLY excited about the flowers my mom and dad sent to me today.
The card read, "Your euphoria is well earned. Congratulations on the 5 years of remarkable and exemplary service to so many! Love Mom and Dad"
5 comments:
Congrats on being awesome at your calling and for getting a chance to do something else now!
You are absolutely amazing and I admire you so much!!!! Thank you for your service!I think you deserve to be the program passer outer. :)That is a word you know.....
Hi, Eliza. My girls were so excited to see Bruce in the Friend this month. You are such a good example to me still.---Laura Jones
Wow, five years! You are so inspiring, Eliza. Hugs to you all!
Eliza, You are an incredible woman. Thanks for sharing about your experience. Love you!
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