Backwards

I kind of feel like I do a lot of things backwards than everyone else. In Junior Service League, after year 2, you can nominate yourself to serve on the board and then the general membership votes and a nominating committee places the board after counting the highest votes and discussion. Almost my entire class chose to do the board immediately. Not me, I just felt like JSL was "not my life". I loved it so much, but I also loved my church and my bible study group and my job.....I didn't want to be too tied down to one thing. However, I continued to serve and was able to volunteer at basically every event! 

Shortly after I found out that I was pregnant with MC, I was asked to be the treasurer, which is pretty demanding and a two year commitment. I decided not to do it, because I wanted to be stress free for my pregnancy, and then that Spring was asked to be on the board in another position...which seemed perfect. I LOVE being on the board. And before I was approached about being Vice President this year, I kind of new in my heart that I wanted to do it. I wanted to end my 6 years of service investing and leading 15-20 new girls. Kind of a give back, full circle type thing. I am so thankful I didn't start on on board (most of those girls aren't on it anymore...they are kind of gracefully fading out of league), I'm so

glad I did things backwards. 

The provisional class that I'm over is awesome. I mean...my class is my heart. They are such sweet friends, thoughtful and amazing women...brought me supper for weeks when I started back work after I had MC. It's amazing to see how much life has happened since we first started, young and overwhelmed. :) But there is truly something special about the girls in the 14-15 class. We went out to the New Mexican restaurant in town after our general meeting last night and had a blast! They were sad that this will be my last year and just precious in saying that they thought I was perfect as the VP and teaching them and answering ALL their questions. :) I just love getting to know them and love that I get to share my passion for service and fellowship with talented, dedicated women. I'm hoping their experience and friendships will be the biggest blessing in their lives.

"For only in service to others can we find the true joy in living." And Jesus of course. :)