I got released from YW's two weeks ago. Of course it was when I was out of town (and my ward is so dumb they don't tell you before it happens, it just does at the pulpit) and I was very frustrated. I wanted at least on Sunday to say goodbye. I am sure they wouldn't mind if I popped in and said it, but still... it's the whole thought of it.
Last Sunday was the first time I have been in RS in over 7 years.
Cough...
Can I go back to YW's? Please?
It took at least 20 mins, if not a half an hour before we even got to the lesson. We had announcements (which took forever) then 15 mins of a practice hymn that was only two lines long. Why did it take that long? Well first she had to tell this story about the song (okay, that's kind of cool) then she found 9 other vs of a 3 vs song and we had to sing all of them. For the love of Pete, just get on with the lesson! Not to mention the fact that we sang all 4 vs of the opening song.
Then... the lesson, which was good, but lacking in substance. Maybe I feel that way because I just came out of a teaching job that I loved and was looking forward to getting feed spiritually. Then after the lesson we sang another closing song that was, again, 4vs and on to the second page. We were late getting out! I hate being late.
For the record I was the Mai maid advisor, which means, every Sunday I get to teach the YW. I have had this calling 3 different times. This last time I got called I thought, either I really need to learn something, or... maybe I am actually good at this. I picked the later because it made me feel better. I still learned a lot, though!
Last Wednesday the Mai maids came over and gave me a Thank You card and a plant. As I read some of the comments on there I just cried. Such sweet girls. About a year ago one of my girls that was moving on to Laurels sent me a letter in the mail. She told me how much she loved me as a teacher and how great the lessons were. Snap! I mean snap! How awesome!
Then, just a few mins ago, another one of my girls came over with a plate of cookies and a note thanking me, and telling me that she already misses me, and that I was an example to her.
Crap! How can you not bawl?
I miss YW's. Can I go back?
4 comments:
I LOVE YOU! I wish you were in MY ward... RS is SO FUN! Plus I teach so it's cool!!! :)
oh, that would be fun. I love good teachers, and you would be awesome! Thanks Heather!
I know what you mean about RS. I'm always in primary, and when I got released in December, it took me a month to really get into it. I was so used to being up and moving around with the kids, I couldn't sit still in RS or focus long enough to like it. But I like it now! Good Luck!!!
This post just reminded me that I have to teach RS tomorrow! I will try to do my best for the woman who was just released from YW in our ward! I think they put the best teachers in YW because the youth need that added magic in order to get through those years. I bet your are a fantastic teacher. Clearly, they love you to death!
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