The End Of An Era

Eddie and I were released today from our calling as Primary Teachers. We have been in this role for 4 years. I can remember when we were asked to serve in this position, and I thought they were nuts, I had a newborn, and Brian would not go to nursery by himself. How on earth were we supposed to team teach a bunch of 3 year olds. That did not sound like fun at all. Initially I told them no. But then after pondering it for awhile, I made Eddie go back and tell them we would do it. That decision was one I will not forget. I have had the most wonderful, spiritual experience teaching those young children each year. I learned more about the gospel these past few years, and served with wonderful Primary leaders. It didn't start out all rosy. I cried after my first Sunday, and thought how on earth was I going to do this. It was tough teaching 3 year olds, they have an attention span that lasts about 3 seconds. But each week we made it though, and they grew and so did we. It was wonderful to see how much they learned thoughout the year. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching the Sunbeam class, and I am sorry to leave.


But, today we also have new callings, that I am also approaching with just as much trepidation. Eddie will be the webelos leader, and I am the cub master. A calling which I feel totally unqualified for. I am neither a cub nor a master. I no virtually nothing about the scouting program. I also feel that it really should be a priesthood calling. But, I will try do do my best, and I will at least be more knowledgeable when Brian becomes a cub scout in a couple of years. I hope I don't cry.


Emily also had her first talk in primary today. I gave the talk and Emily helped put the stickers on the Christmas tree. I based the talk off of this idea from the Friend Magazine.