The Closing of a Short Chapter

I made it.  Today was our ward's Primary Program.  I knew that it would be great and that even if there was some huge mess up, it would be great because no matter what happens during a primary program, it is always great. :)  But, I was still feeling a lot of anxiety last night and this morning.

The program was absolutely fantastic!  I love our 150+ primary children!  They said their parts perfectly and sang beautifully and besides a couple minor issues, everything went very smoothly.  When all of those children are singing songs about our Savior and following the commandments it is impossible not to feel the Spirit.  

Another big thing happened today. . . I was released as Primary President.  My amazing counselors and secretary were also released.  The bishop actually talked to me three weeks ago about the release.  Luckily, I was able to convince him to let us stay in until after the program. ;)  So, I had time to cry about it and let it all sink in before today.  But, it was still hard.  I  was honestly just starting to get on top of everything and feel like I could handle it.  After all, I had only been in since Christmas of last year.  But after these past couple of absolutely crazy weeks, I think Heavenly Father was trying to tell me that it is okay to be released and I that I do need a break.  I no longer have the stress in the back of my mind of everything that I should be doing but just can't get done (relating to primary. . .other things are still fair game).  :)  

I am grateful for all that my counselors and secretary did to support me and take so much of the burden from me during these difficult past months.  There's no way I could have lasted as long as I did without them.  I love our primary children and have learned so much from this past year.  This calling has been a great experience for me, and I have learned so much.  I am grateful for the opportunity I had to serve.

Kayla is always asking if she can carry Sadie and loves to give her hugs 

and kisses.  She is such a great little mother. 

And just another note, so far Kayla has been great this week with no sickness.  Hopefully, those neutrophils are building themselves back up again.  Sadie is sleeping amazingly, even at night.  I feel a lot better when I get a normal amount of sleep.  Benson is potty training. . . it was not on my list of things to do right now, but he will not keep a diaper on.  He is doing great at it, though, so I am looking forward to only having one in diapers, again.  Nathan and Lily had fabulous parent/teacher conferences.  They are both so smart and well-behaved at school.  I am so happy for their successes there and appreciate all that their teachers do.  Bryson's work has been keeping him busy lately - I am grateful for all that he does to provide for us.  He is the best husband and father!