Bittersweet

Today, after 3 1/2 years, I was released from my calling as YW President.  I have known for about a month and was (I thought) ready for it.  Bishop found me in the Library this morning and told me he was going through with it today.  He asked, "Are you ready for this?"  Of course I was!  Well, about 15 minutes later as he stood up there and announced it, I started to cry.   I honestly didn't expect it to be this hard. I pulled myself together and then Mandy came into the library after sacrament and gave me a hug. I just about lost it again, but was pretty busy so I had things to keep my mind off of it.  I walked down to Primary to deliver some papers and Lacey gave me a hug.  Boy! You guys know how to make a girl cry!  :)  After I finished up in the library, I decided to go home for a few minutes to pull myself together.  I was walking out the door and Brother Cronin was there...here we go again!  I talked to him for a few minutes and by the time we were done I was bawling.  I couldn't keep it in anymore.  I came home and got a box of tissues (I knew we would need them!).  The lesson in YW today was on Temples.  What a beautiful way to go out!  Heidi did a fabulous job (even though she was rushed so we could bear testimonies).  Lindsey got up and bore her testimony and then Kalia, and then I went up.  What a strong spirit in the room!!  I don't think there was a dry eye in the room.  I will miss these girls and leaders tremendously, but I know that the leaders that were called were inspired choices and they will do great.  But it is hard letting go.  For some of these young women I have been the only one they've known, and the others I have seen grow into beautiful young ladies.  I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to be associated with these girls and leaders.  I think more often than not they have been the ones to teach me.  I know that my Heavenly Father loves me.  I know that He lives.  Jesus IS the Christ!   The gospel has been such a wonderful part of my life.  I don't even want to think about where I would be without it.  I love my Ward!!!!  There are THE most AMAZING people in it!  Bishop Lamb is truly called of God and he loves us and prays for us all.  It has been a pleasure working so closely with him over the last 3 1/2 years!  I am grateful for the support and the friendship of my ward family.  I have a testimony of this gospel and I just want all my young women to know that!  (And you will always be MY young women!!)  I love you all!  :)

I am truly grateful for my husband and all the support he has given me over the years.  I am grateful for the times he listened to my worry and ventings (is there such a word?).  He is my rock.  I could not have gotten through this without him.  I am so glad that I will be able to spend more time with him.  I love you Aaron!

So, there is my bitterweet moment for today...