Primary

Today has been a very sweet day.

We were released as a Primary Presidency

and a new group of women were sustained.

We gave our last sharing time and were

able to connect with the children and share

our testimonies one last time.

We met here tonight with the new Presidency.

We explained the different programs

and responsiblilites 

and some of the things we have learned.

It is really very inspiring in the church to see

how smoothly there is a transition from one

set of leaders to another.

It is also inspiring to see how willingly

people accept the new responsibilities.

Even when it may feel overwhelming.

In addition to getting to know the children,

the thing I have enjoyed most about this calling

is my friendships with the
women in the Presidency.

I've gotten to know women I didn't know at all,

or knew only slightly, before that time.

Each has a different set of gifts and talents

and I've learned much from them.

We started with Helen as secretary,

and then Venise was secretary.

When they got called to other positions, 

Amy was called as secretary,

Pam and Elizabeth have been in the whole time.

They have all been wonderful.

I'm very grateful for these friends.

There is one thing I won't miss about this calling,

and that is being the president,
or the person in charge.

I'm really not comfortable being in charge.

Give me an assignment,

and I'll run with it.

But, I don't like to make 

final decisions or be responsible

for deciding things that impact other people.

So, tell me what to do,

and I'll do it.

Unless I don't want to.

(that was for Gary)