Turn, Turn, Turn

To every thing there is a season. . .  how I love those words. They are so true.  I had a season for being a child, a season for being a young wife and then mother to four beautiful girls.  A season to enjoy the births of 12 grandchildren.  I have just ended my season of the most challenging service I ever did for the church.  I leave it with a great sense of relief, but also wishing I could have served under different circumstances.  The circumstances were such that I was unable to do what I would have liked to do, but then again, if I were programmed different, I could have changed those circumstances!  I have no doubt the calling as Relief Society President was not FOR me, but rather to benefit another one, and help them understand their role.

 

Now, after almost two years of being consumed by “Church”, I find my self wondering just what to even think about!  Sounds odd I know, but this will pass.  I am going into my second day following my release, and know when I am going into my second week or month, this will look and feel a lot different!

 

We now find our daily lives being somewhat guided by the fear of the H1N1 (Swine) Flu.  Most are taking extra precautions in their daily lives, washing hands more frequently, using hand sanitizer and in general, just being more aware of their surroundings and others around them.  As long as I was president, I felt this type of event was the number one thing to prepare for.  I know we have – for years – been “warned” to have food storage and water.  But I think we, as people living where we do, have this to fear about more than anything.  We are not prone to earthquakes, hurricanes, or even tornadoes. But the weather, such as snow, floods and the event of a pandemic is certainly something to fear.  Interesting, a month ago, this was not something on anyone’s radar, the flu – it’s almost summer, who would worry about the flu.  And I doubt if we will have to worry about this perhaps until about September.  This could very well be just a warning of what’s to come.  I try to preach to my kids about being prepared for isolation, not being able to leave their homes for week, weeks, maybe month or more.  We are all so used to running down for a gallon of milk, loaf of bread.  Could we go without this??  Might be a good learning curve to just go two weeks without stopping in a store!  I know we buy milk and bread on a regular basis.  I could make bread, but do I have enough yeast??  Don’t know when I have checked my yeast supply!

 

My health is good, and now I think it’s time to spend some time on me.  Sunday, Becky Jamison gave a testimony about the joy found in service. That is so true, for all those people in this world who are struggling with depression, if somehow they could believe that and do it, it would sure cure a lot of depression!  God gives us each other to serve, in serving them, we serve Him.  It is so true.  She was given a precious gift, that knowledge of the joy of service.  It’s a gift few ever glimpse. But for me, I think I will see where I can serve my family now, and myself.  Doing some walking is high on my priority list. Getting back into some semblance of shape!!  Renewing some friendships. . .  In many ways, I think serving as RS President is much like serving a mission, many things of life are put on hold.  I can only imagine what it must be like to be released as a Bishop – wow.  Like I told Bishop Tedrow many times, I am so glad I am NOT a man, I will never be called to serve as a Bishop!!

 

Till later!