I never was much of a crier. The most I ever cried was while watching Little Women when Beth dies. This week I have cried a lot. I think I am becoming more like my mother. She cries while reading articles about little kids and while listening to books on tape. I always took that as a sign of her big heart. She cares about the ridiculous animals she pretends to hate. I admire her for her ability to cry.
This sunday I got sustained to be the Relief Society president in my singles ward. All week I have been crying, mostly about silly stuff. Sunday I cried because I was grateful for the examples of strong women in my life. I know so many women(my mom, aunts, boss, friends, etc.) who are independent but love their families and the Savior. I guess I was crying because all these women had influenced me in some way and had led me to this point in my life. Even though I feel completely inadequate for this calling, I am grateful for the great examples in my life.
4 comments:
Crying is good for the soul. Sometimes it just medicates our spirits with the things our minds cannot.
Congrats on the call. You will be a wonderful RS pres. It will be an excellent opportunity to get to know the program. May I suggest getting a copy of the church RS handbook. Read it. Get to work. And then read it again, often.
I just cried. I think it's when you have kids you seem to cry more. I was not a cryer before but I cryover alot now! I would definatly cry over being called to RS pres. Congrats and good luck I know you will do a great job!
Hey congrats on the call~I got put in the RS pres as a counselor last month, but so far no crying, just stress! . . . maybe I need to be more in tune with the spirit;-)ha ha
Good luck--you'll do awesome!
Yes, I know I can be a crier. But I rarely cry when people tell me "this will make you cry". I often cry when children sing. Have for years now. Not sure why. I guess the spirit speaks to me when they sing. And it is not just at church. I've cried at school music programs. (I try to hide it!) You will be a great RS Pres because you care about the women in your ward, and you work hard at whatever you are asked to do.
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