Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Released from YW


On Sunday I was released from Young Women's.  I have known for a couple weeks and have filled our house with tears on multiple occasions (poor Ben).  I love working with the Young Women, they have such a special joy and radiance in their countenance.  They are amazing examples to me and I am constantly amazed and shocked by their testimonies and gospel knowledge. 

In July of last year our Stake was chosen to be a pilot group for a new Youth curriculum, which started this January.  This curriculum takes the teaching back to the basics; there are not teaching manuals (just topics and optional layouts) and the instructors are encouraged to lead a discussion but let the girls share and participate more.  It has been amazing watching the growth of the girls as they have begun sharing their testimonies and participating more in lessons.  I have felt the spirit so strongly and have personally learned so much.  I am sad to be leaving these inspiring lessons and the simple yet profound testimonies of these Young Women.

I am also sad because I have enjoyed spending time with them; they help fill me up with a youthful exuberance.  I have become close with all the girls and have really developed friendships.  I know that I can still talk to them and stay in contact with them but now they are not forced to talk to me (ha).  I am excited to watch them as they grow up and experience more of life.  

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