Tuesday, October 27, 2009

New calling...

So I got a new calling in my church, I'm an assistant Webelos leader. For all my fellow Canadian readers, a Webelo is the older kid cub scouts. I have to admit that I was a little intimidated in accepting this call, as I grew up with 5 younger sisters and am overall pretty girly. I know girls!!!! (even though I do have 3 young boys myself). But with each week, I love the challenge and getting to know those young boys. I love their energy and they make me laugh. Tonight I was reading the scriptures and read Doctrine and Covenant 64:33. It says: "Wherefore, be not weary in well doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great". It really made me reflect on the the supposedly "lesser" roles in life. For example, parenthood, a role that is often undermined. Yet we are laying a foundation for our kids to accomplish all that they desire and experience a life full of happiness. What a great work! I'm so grateful to be involved in that work and for all the people; family(grandparents, uncles and aunts), primary teachers, school teachers, great neighbors and friends who help along the way. Often I feel that it is those things we do that aren't publicly noticed and seem so simple, that make the greatest difference in lives of others. "Out of small things proceedeth that which is great."

3 comments:

  1. So true! Thanks for the reminder! Hope you guys have a great Halloween!

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  2. Oh Kelli, I love that you always give me feed back and it always makes me miss you so much. I miss our talks!! Happy Halloween to you to:)

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  3. what a fun calling! I definately would of been intimidated I'm not much of a scout type person! I hardly know how to tie a knot! Good luck with everything! It was good seeing ya at the gym! I went all week last week thank goodness except weds but I'll be there all week this week hope to see ya again!

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