Bitter sweet. Some might think that summer is a blessing for a Seminary teacher. I am a bit saddened by the fact that I will no longer be teaching Seminary. I grew to love the youth of our ward over the last year more than I did before. Some people found it surprising and misunderstood me when I expressed that I was disappointed and upset. You know that feeling you get when you believe you finally have something figured out and all of a sudden your task changes. That's how I felt. I had my summer study and preparation for next year all figured out. Next year is the New Testament. I was excited to teach about the Savior and His life and learning much more in the process. I really loved my calling (well it is not really a calling but a volunteered position). I have not taught high school youth for a long time. I found a greater love for teaching and best of all for teaching the scriptures. I am in tears as I type because I will miss getting up and being the first person, other than their parents, that these YM and YW would interact with. Someone who shared their same beliefs and understood how hard it is to be part of the few members in their school. I know that early-morning seminary has contributed to many of the correct and difficult decisions they probably had to make during their school week. I believe in their strength and I will be always grateful for Heavenly Father's, Pres. Carter's and Bishop's Berge's faith and trust in me. I have a great and strong testimony of this church and the priesthood. I know they are truly inspired and bless our lives everyday. I love our ward and am grateful to have made many great new friends. I know that their new seminary teacher will be perfect for this role. This person has shown great love for our youth and vice versa.
5 comments:
You are amazing and I am so glad that I know you!
You had me in tears in this blog... I am grateful to know YOU and your family, to be surrounded by such sweet friends and strong faith. Thank you for your example.
You are the best! The youth were very lucky to have you for a seminary teacher. I, too, am so glad and grateful to know you and you family!
I am sad about you not getting to teach seminary next year. I know you would have been great. But I am glad I had you as my teacher I learned alot and had fun learning. And I am very greatful.
Frances, you have left such a mark on my daughter Andrea's life. You truly have been a blessing for the youth this year. I thank you deeply for sharing your testimony and love of the scriptures with her.
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