On Sunday, I was set apart as the new primary president in my ward. I’m excited about the calling, but I’m a little nervous too. Being the president of an organization brings a whole new set of worries, and responsibilities that doesn’t necessarily come when you are a counselor.
I was excited that both women I chose as my counselors accepted. Tonight is our first presidency meeting, and we have a lot to go over together. I’m always amazed at how someone can serve for 4 and a half years as the president, as our previous presidency did, and then all in one quick swoop, 3 new women step in and have to run the show. It’s a little nerve wracking.
In fact, the past few nights I’ve been having dreams about conducting primary, and things of that nature. I guess it’s a way that my mind is working out all the stresses I feel about taking on this responsibility.
I’m worried first and foremost about the children. I want them to feel loved, and know that their Heavenly Father loves them. I want to be an example to them, and I worry about not being good enough, or not knowing the scriptures well enough to guide them on their path. I worry about time away from my own little family, but luckily both my children are in primary, so there will be, in some ways, more time that we get to spend together.
Let’s not even mention sharing time each week, and the primary program! There is a lot to do as primary president in any ward. My ward is small, and therefore, things are done a little differently. There are only 4 classes, and it is a very intimate group. We have some families that are very strong, and others that will need a lot of help and guidance.
I know though that with prayer, and scripture study, I can do the best I can with this calling. It’s amazing how much the Lord really does bless us when we serve.
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