Released

Today I was released as the young women's president in our ward. I have known this day was coming for the past 2 months and it has honestly been a LONG two months. I initially was concerned that I hadn't done all I was supposed to do in this calling. Had I learned all I was to learn? Did the girls know how much I loved them? Then as time went on I was frustrated. It was hard to put my all into something that I knew I was done with. And finally, I was excited...I know and love the new young women's president and she will be fantastic.
I love each and every one of those young women! They have strengthened me. They are amazing!
While serving in this calling, I was amazed at the love I felt immediately for each girl, some of whom I didn't even know. It was, I think, a gift from a loving Heavenly Father who allowed me to see how precious these daughters are to Him.
One of my favorite parts of being in a presidency is the friendships that are made while working so close together. I have been privileged to work with the most amazing women who have taught me so much. I could not have functioned without them.
My favorite musical of all time is Wicked. These lyrics perfectly describe how I feel about the past almost 2 years.
"I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn. And we are lead to those who help us most to grow, if we let them. And we help them in return....I know I'm who I am today, because I knew you...I have been changed for good."