Oh Happy Day!

Sunday was a great day!  I have been dreading the start of the new year because it means we have church from 1-4 again.  That is such a terrible time for church!  However, Bishop announced that starting Jan. 5th, we will be meeting in the Oak Point building!  I have been praying for this!!!  So we still have to go from 1-4, but at least it's in a building that is a 30 second drive from our house, rather than 30 minutes!

Then, I was released from my calling as YW president.  I'm not happy about it, I really am sad.  I really grew to love all of the girls and felt like I had really earned their trust and respect.  But, this calling was very challenging for me.  I have been YW president before, served in other YW presidencies, served in Primary presidencies, etc., but none of those callings challenged me like this one.  I guess there were just a lot of unique circumstances that really forced me out of my comfort zone.  On top of all that's involved with YW, I had a lot going on at home- brand new baby, job promotion, health issues, everyday craziness.  It was when I ended up in the ER (twice) because of mastitis brought on by exhaustion that I prayed for some sort of relief.  That very next Sunday Brother Craig called me into his office and told me they were releasing me.  It was hard (yet sweet) to see the YW upset.  It really touched my heart when one of the YW- one who is really quiet, kind of less active, and guarded- came up to me after church, threw her arms around me and said, "No, you can't go!  We'll miss you!".  I do feel like a huge weight has been lifted, though, and I am looking forward to being able to focus on other things for a while.

Then we got to eat Sunday dinner at Mom and Dad's house.  It has been 7 years since they have lived close enough for us to do that.  The girls love grandma and grandpa so much and love to be at their house.  They especially love grandpa letting them try the trombone and getting shavy gravies.  Mom and Dad also have the perfect "stage" to perform on: