Monday, November 17, 2008

...and the calling is...

NURSERY LEADER! I know i am a bit dramatic about it. But with my struggles of lack of pregnancy that's not the place i want to be. All these young mother's rubbing it in my face that they have kids and i don't. Well, I'm sure they are not rubbing it in my face, but there will be days when i will take it like that. I actually thought i was going to be R.S. teacher and i was hoping for it. But unfortunately Jen, who i am replacing in the nursery got that position. We talked about it yesterday and she said she would gladly stay in Nursery and i can teach R.S. :) But the Bishop didn't think it was a good plan...i asked. LOL.

Kevin's calling is.... Ward Mission Leader.

This is a growing period for both of us that's for sure!

11 comments:

Jennifer Lomenick said...

I am so sorry. I can only imagine that it would be hard and you are justified in those feelings. Remember the confirmation that you received when you accepted the call. Good luck! The kids will love you!

Pete & Leah said...

I'm sorry that you had such a hard time coming to grips with this calling. But you still accepted it, that says a lot about you Jackie! As the Primary President in our ward I can honestly tell you that the Nursery leader is soooo important and appreciated by the primary presidency. So, thank you for being able to accept the calling even though you didn't want it, and I know you will be a great nursery leader!!

Collette said...

Wow that is a challenge. But the Lord knows what he is doing...even if we don't know. You will be awesome!

Jeff and Andrea Neitzel said...

I will admit, I checked your blog at least 4 times yesterday because I was so curious what your calling was. On the bright side...Wahoo! I guessed right! That is what I told Jeff I thought it was. I do hope things go well. You can be a good strength to some of these mothers. When they come in so frustrated with their kids, you can help them appreciate the blessing that they actually have children. It can be all to easy sometimes to forget how many blessings we have!

Shauna said...

Congratulations! You are going to be an awesome nursery leader.

Ranisa said...

I know you're bummed....and you might not want to hear this, but I just recalled a Ensign article written about someone who went through the same thing. I don't recall the month or year, but if you are interested I am sure you could do a search....it really was a good article.

Eliza said...

I am sure this will be a good thing for you..those little kids will soon become "your" kids. They will love you!!! and I know you will be great!!! But I can understnad your feelings...but know that I know you will be great!!! And so will Kevin!

Kristy said...

You are going to be a great nursery leader! But I can also see how hard it would be to see everyone else's kids. Those kids are going to love you.

Shalece said...

You will be great at that calling, I bet you will like it more than you think. The kids are gonna adore you! Good luck :)

Anonymous said...

Jackie....that's so funny because that would be my favorite calling...I hate speaking in front of people and since the kids don't understand or listen to you in there, it's great for me!! But I totally understand your reasoning! Sorry!

Shar said...

I bet you'll be great!