Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Wow, forgiveness really does lighten your load!

So this past Sunday was a rough one! If any of you saw my FB posts, I apologize... I was hurt and angry and I probably shouldn't have posted at all; but I am thankful to everyone who helped me feel better.
I was in the Primary secretary calling, and I loved it! I had been in for one year when they called a new President. I was able to keep my calling- and I was happy. But the lady who had been the 2nd counselor since I got put in (we got put in at the same time) didn't like hers and always bugged me to switch callings with her. I told her many many times "no, I like my calling" So on Sunday I get called in and the bishopric counselor tells me that they want me to be the 2nd counselor because she requested to either be released or be the secretary. Our president didn't want to lose either of us, and so she switched us- not knowing how I felt or how I would be affected. Needless to say I blew up and had two bad days... but I finally got down on my knees (with my wonderful awesome husband) and prayed for forgiveness and healing. Well this morning I thought long and hard about accepting this call and I felt peace, and my whole self felt so much better.
So I will now be the Priamry 2nd counselor for who knows how long... I have no clue what to do, but I will do my best. Thanks everyone for loving me through thick and thin! I love you all too!

10 comments:

Amber said...

You're so cute Carlie! You'll LOVE being a counselor in Primary. You get to do sharing times and be more involved with the kids. I'm 1st counselor and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Primary is the absolute best place to be. Congrats. And way to take the "High Road". You'll be blessed for it.

Tama said...

So happy to hear that you're feeling better about this change in your life!! I love you!

Toni said...

We heart you Carlie! Good luck, I know you will be awesome. If it makes you feel any better, I hate my calling, but you do what you gotta do I guess.

JANEAL said...

I must say that's so strange that she kept asking you to switch callings with her....since when can people do that?! I'm glad you are feeling better. I was the 2nd counselor in the primary and I loved it. You'll do great!

Lacey Green said...

I felt your testimony shine through! Good luck! I will be here for you all along the way!

Natalie said...

Ahh you'll be great!!! Email me any questions okay? I was Pres. for 3 years. HUGS~

Lyndi said...

Carlie,
Unless things have changed, get ready for scouts! I was 2nd counselor when I was expecting Sara, actually we were in the ward with Mitchs family at the time, and scouts was the main thing I did....yuk. I hope you will have fun, the boys are cute....it's like planning a huge birthday party every month (pack meetings).
Love ya, Lyndi

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Jenn J. said...

1- Everyone is right, you'll be darling in that calling.
2- Since when can we just ask someone to trade callings? That is the most bizarre thing I have heard in a long time. Sounds like she could use a little lesson on "How the Church Works 101."
3- You are an awesome person for taking the higher road and accepting the new calling. You're so great!

Jenn J. said...

Oh and Toni, if you don't like your calling you know what to do I guess... ask to trade with someone else!