Peace

Today I was released as Relief Society President, or the leader of the Moms, as my kids have been calling me. I think I'm only sad about it because with the release comes a move far away from the wonderful people here who have become like family to us. But I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to serve the Lord and the sisters in my ward like I was able to these last two years as Relief Society President. 

I've learned that serving others is only a burden if we look at it that way. But if we look at it as an opportunity to be a disciple of Christ and a servant of the Lord our lives will be more blessed than the lives of those whom we serve. "To find real happiness, we must seek for it in a focus outside ourselves." -President Thomas S. Monson

I've learned that our Heavenly Father loves us all so much and is willing and waiting to bless us. Life is hard and is filled with trials, but as we communicate with Him through prayer and seek for His guidance as we read the scriptures we can find JOY in this journey. "Life is to be enjoyed not just endured!" -President Gordon B. Hinckley

I've learned that even though imperfect people are called to be His leaders in the church, He can make us strong enough and perfect enough to do what He needs us to do. Philippians 4:13 I can do all

things through Christ which strengtheneth me.  

I've realized even more than I knew before that my husband is a great man. He was so supportive of me in the calling and was willing to help out however he could. Our kids started looking forward to the times I would leave because they knew they would get to have a 'boy party' with dad complete with treats, tickles, inside jokes, games, and t.v.

I've had a lot of emotions knowing I would be getting released from something that has been such a huge part of my life and knowing that we are leaving good friends, and a wonderful city and that our life will be completely changing soon. But today during church I was filled with a lot of peace. Things will be good, better than good! We will still have opportunities to serve. We will still enjoy life to the fullest. We will still have challenges that will help us grow. And I'm sure the kids will still be able to have fun boy parties with their Dad. 

It's all going to be alright.