Well, it was a real "red letter (sun)day" for the Castillo girls yesterday. It was my first Sunday in a new calling and Averie’s first Sunday in Nursery. Both were welcome changes. Landon and I taught Easton’s Sunbeam class last year and before that, I had taught CTR5’S for a year and a half. I know that there are those almost translated beings that can stay in Primary for 10+ years without ever wanting a change. Unfortunately, I am not one of them. I was ready for a new calling and Averie was sooo ready for Nursery. Well okay, she didn’t care; I was sooo ready for her.
Last week, I was extended the call to be the Primary Chorister. Holy cow are just a few words that came to mind. Now let me give you some background on our old Primary Chorister. She was so good, that everyone, myself included, pitied the person who had to follow in her footsteps because she left such huge shoes to fill. Her personality, her voice, her comfortableness (I know, not a word) in front of people made her a perfect fit. When they told me what my new calling would be, I was excited, but very nervous. Since then, I have decided that the perfect phrase to use for how I feel is happily overwhelmed. I’ve had tons of people offer help and support. It’s been awesome and I’ve only been in for one Sunday. Once the nerves went away (and I forgot about the teachers that were watching), I had so much fun with the kids.
These were the words to the closing hymn in Sacrament meeting yesterday. It was extremely fitting and exactly what I needed to hear.
Last week, I was extended the call to be the Primary Chorister. Holy cow are just a few words that came to mind. Now let me give you some background on our old Primary Chorister. She was so good, that everyone, myself included, pitied the person who had to follow in her footsteps because she left such huge shoes to fill. Her personality, her voice, her comfortableness (I know, not a word) in front of people made her a perfect fit. When they told me what my new calling would be, I was excited, but very nervous. Since then, I have decided that the perfect phrase to use for how I feel is happily overwhelmed. I’ve had tons of people offer help and support. It’s been awesome and I’ve only been in for one Sunday. Once the nerves went away (and I forgot about the teachers that were watching), I had so much fun with the kids.
These were the words to the closing hymn in Sacrament meeting yesterday. It was extremely fitting and exactly what I needed to hear.
“Be thou humble in thy calling, and the Lord thy God shall teach thee to serve His children gladly with a pure and gentle love.” (Hymn # 130)
I am so grateful for the chance to share my testimony through music with the primary children in my ward. I really think that this is the best calling in the whole church. And to make it even better, I got to see Averie in her big first day of Nursery and sing with her and her “friends.” I couldn’t believe how big she looked when I walked into the nursery room and she was sitting there at the little table. Of course, they were having snack time, so she was perfectly content. She came and gave me a hug and then went back and sat back down. Talk about melt your heart. I was thinking that I needed a calling outside of Primary to kind of “fill my spiritual bucket.” Well, once again, the Lord knows best. The words to the songs and the chances I get to bear testimony of those words are just what I need. BTW, if any of you remember fun or memorable things you did in primary, please share. I would appreciate any ideas!
9 comments:
You did so awesome yesterday! You and your husband were such great teachers also! I know you will be just as great being the chorister! You seemed so comfortable and right in place up there yesterday! I am excited that you accepted the call!
You'll be perfect! (and burn more calories at church now)
I'm not kidding :)
That is awesome! I didn't know that was your new calling! How awesome! YAY! I miss you guys loads and I am sad that you were not able to make it to Las Vegas with us but that is probably the week that you were extended the calling. That's great. You will have to keep me posted! Love ya!
Sounds like you are going to love this calling. Now will you find someone in our ward to be our new chorister just like you? :-) I am so glad that Averie did so well in Nursery too...probably another reason you were able to feel the Spirit so much in Primary (if you know what I mean). Love you!
You're going to be great! How lucky those little ones are!!
You are such an awesome gal - it does not surprise me in the least that you would do so well in your new calling. I don't remember much about Primary, other than I was disruptive by talking so much. I know your surprised ;) Hopefully Annabelle won't be following in my footsteps...sorry if she is. lol.
I am very excited for you honey and I know that you are doing what the Lord would have you do. I am grateful for your faithfulness and I know that the Lord is pleased with your efforts. I love you with all my heart and just wish that we got to sit together in Sunday School. I hope that my new calling will be as "cool" as yours. It will most likely be the nursery-treat-passer-outer-man, or something like that. We'll see. I love you!
You will rock their little primary world... no doubt about that in my mind! Wish I even remembered what Primary was... that's what happens when you are placed in the singles ward for your WHOLE ADULT LIFE! JK No worries, I'll be in a family ward soon - they kick you out of the singles ones when you start to get wrinkles :) and PLEASE come visit my house in person sometime (I'm too lazy to post pictures - jk!)... next time you guys plan "girls night", plan a visit to a kid free home in salt lake :)
Welcome to the very best calling in the whole church! You are going to love it!
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