Monday, September 28, 2009

Ahhh...

I finally got released from the nursery yesterday! It felt a little strange to be so free. I strongly considered introducing myself as someone new in Relief Society, but held back. A few friends were celebrating with me and for the first time in years Ryan and I attended Sunday school together (well, I suppose we have had the odd week here and there when visiting family or after just moving somewhere new, but it feels like it's been years).

I'm looking forward to getting to know more women in Relief Society. The hard part is that, over a year after moving in, my energy and excitement for being super sociable and reaching out to others has definitely waned. Perhaps the coming weeks will revitalize that. I felt bad about not trying harder yesterday, but between the strangeness of being there at all and combating my body's dislike for fasting I wasn't able to expend any energies in that arena.

Overall, I'm excited for this change. I got the Bishop to promise that whatever they give me to do next I'll be able to attend Sunday school and Relief Society. And while I may not always enjoy the lessons in those two hours (though yesterday's were pretty good), they should at least give me some food for thought and a much-needed break from Gareth. Besides, it felt awesome to go pick up Gareth yesterday and have him so ecstatic to see me - and for me to feel happy to see him as well.

4 comments:

Alanna said...

I think with toddlers it really is true that (a brief) absence makes the heart grow fonder! Enjoy getting to actually sit with your husband during Sunday School!

Susan said...

Happy Day!! Congrats on your release. Now, if only I would get released from Primary... It doesn't look like it's going to happen since they've asked me which class I want to teach next year. Here's an idea: none of them!

Myrna said...

Maybe you can get to know my niece Michelle! :o)

Michelle said...

Usually they do introduce people back from Primary callings... I bet they'll introduce you next time. BTW, I found your blog through Nancy's. (So Auntie Myrna, I already do know her, at least a start! :)) And I'm sure your singing group will help!

(Hope you're not too weirded out by me reading your blog!!)