On Friday last week, Nathan called me and asked if the second counselor in the bishopric could come over and see us the next morning. I said sure and we both joked about the other getting a new calling and what it might be.

I was completely surprised that morning when Bro. Bradley proceeded to extend me a calling to be the second counselor in the primary presidency. At first I was just shocked that it wasn’t a music calling. I have not had a non-music calling since 2005. Then I got really excited because I absolutely LOVE primary! I was the primary pianist in my last ward for three years and I learned so much just from watching those kids and seeing their testimonies grow.

Our new president is my next door neighbor, Trish. She is the sweetest gal, so full of energy and love. We had our first meeting last night and she let me know that the spirit confirmed to her that I was supposed to be serving in this calling at this time. She spent a lot of time praying and didn’t make the decision lightly. It means so much to me to know that! I was starting to feel really overwhelmed on Sunday with all of the responsibilities I will now have. I no longer have the luxury of a “Sunday only” calling. This will require many hours outside of church preparing, visiting, and praying. I was starting to question whether or not I could do it. Her faith in me helped me to realize that no matter how inadequate I may feel, I have the help of my Father in Heaven and with that I can do anything.

I did not know the other two women in the presidency until last night. I was a little worried at first that we wouldn’t gel as a presidency since we didn’t know each other very well. However, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Even in the hour we spent together last night, I felt that we would all work so well together and be able to accomplish so much for the kids we are serving. The Gospel is true and I can’t wait to get to know our primary children better!