I'm back into a routine after a crazy summer, and it feels so good to be living regular life. Our ward boundaries were recently realigned, and we suddenly find ourselves in a new ward and callingless for at least a few weeks. Nathan and I took a trip to the ICMA conference and then enjoyed General Conference weekend. I haven't felt so rested since I can't remember when. I started to think back and realized that my pressures haven't really let up for over 5 years.
Before Danielle was even born I was serving as the Stake Young Woman president which was very busy and stressful. Through that calling I had another baby and then started Graduate School. Then came the move with a 4 month separation waiting for the school year to end. Right after we moved my dad passed away and through the course of the year I somehow survived my 20 hour a week internship along with classes.
With two semesters to go, I was called as the Ward Young Woman president, and felt a heavy weight in the responsibility of all the young women. This is my first rest from pressing responsibility and I didn't realize how heavy the load was until I felt so light. I have enjoyed simply reading with my girls, working a set schedule of 15 hours a week, playing the organ for fun and traveling with Nathan. I have a chance to re-prioritize, rest and relax.
I'm sure we will dive back into busyness in the near future, but oh, how wonderful this rest has been from my responsibilities.
