Thanks for the memories......!

Dr Suess said "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened".

Whenever you change callings there is a bit of bittersweetness that comes with the change. There is certainly a sense of relief especially with the mantle of this calling, but there are many things that I will greatly miss and have thouroughly enjoyed. I know I speak for my wonderful counselors when "we" say that we loved getting to know each of you on a personal level and especially enjoyed visiting many of you in your homes. We hope you have been able to feel of our genuine concern for you and the situations that you all face. We have felt of your love and support when we have put out a call for help, whether it was service or for meals, we always knew we could count on our "sisters" to help out when needed. We have learned so much from each of you and your examples in how you handle life situations that come your way, and gleaning from your strong testimonies. I am so thankful for my counselors and their support, they were always there, eager and willing to help in every capacity, putting their problems on the back burner, and putting on their game face to help others. I know that is it true what they say, that Visiting Teaching is truly the most important calling that we have. If we are faithful visiting teachers, we will be blessed, as we bless the lives of others. I am certainly not perfect at it, but I do know of its importance. I know that this calling was not for your benefit, but for mine, for I have truly grown and learned so many things that I would have not been able to do any other way. I found myself in some "intersting" situations, but have learned much from being there. We give our full support to the new RS Presidency and have full confidence in their abilities to lead this ward and meet the needs of our sisters. Carry on sisters of the First Ward there are great things to come with the new presidency! We love you all!!