Saying good bye to my GIRLS!!!!

-


Today was my last Sunday at church and my last time I would teach my beautiful young women that I have been with for 2 and 1/2 years. It has been such an adventure and I feel like I have been uplifted and taught by them more than I have been able to teach them. After my lesson and all of our tears they brought out a pillow that has a group picture on it and little ones around it and then they wrote me a message on the back! Change is so hard for me and I have grown to love each and one of my girls from beehives through Laurels since we have always done EVERYTHING together due to being a smaller young womens. I am so sad to walk away from them and to let them go. I love them so much and cant imagine not seeing them. I got a picture of them individually with me and made them a photo card and then wrote them each a personal letter. I pray that we can keep in touch and when we are in Vegas we will for sure be visiting the ward!!

Comments

Drake Family said…
That is such a sweet gift! I can't imagine you emotional though. :) You know, change is hard for me too. I am so big on comfort zone, but I always end up liking what I have adjusted to. Sometimes it takes a bit of time, but I am sure you will grow to love your new ward just as much.
May 18, 2008 at 7:15 PM
The Wells Family said…
You are so amazing! I can just feel and remember what a great person you have always been as I read your blog. I miss talking to you. :) What a great honor and blessing the girls had to be with you. I just got put into YW from Primary and really struggled and first, but now I can't imagine NOT being with my YW! You are going to leave a mark whereever you go and whoever you serve. Thank you for being an example.

And congrats to your hubby with schooling. It is a great accomplishment for both of you...and a great feeling. :)
May 18, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Kierstin said…
Hi Karmen, It's Kierstin (Kirsten's friend). I just saw your blog and wanted to say 'hi'. Your home in Arizona is beautiful and I know how you feel about leaving your YW. For my almost 8 years of marriage, I've only had callings in YW and working with the youth. Aren't they fun and uplifting? I love their energy. You're adorable and I'm so happy to see that you're happy.
May 19, 2008 at 7:57 AM
Coby, Lynette and Kids said…
That is such a good idea. I forgot how alike our mom's look! Crazy. You are so cute and stylin' The girls probably looked up to you in so many ways.
May 19, 2008 at 2:15 PM
Hayley Nelson Potter said…
Congrats on the graduation! I can only imagine the kind of ym leader you were. You look so good in all of your pictures. Good luck with all you have going on. Lots of love!
May 20, 2008 at 6:43 PM
Post a Comment