Be His. Be One. Be Strong.

2010 Mutual Theme:

"Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

~Joshua 1:9

I have the great honor of serving as the 2nd counselor in the Young Women Presidency of the Idaho Falls 7th Ward. What an experience it has been. I was called just shortly after we moved into the ward in December. It was something that I didn't see coming. And I felt a little intimidated at my mere 20 years of age compared to the other leaders' 30. And at the fact that I am just a few years older than the girls. Nevertheless, I was very excited because of the strong testimony I have of the youth program.

It has been a challenge. We don't have very many girls and even fewer active ones. But it has been a learning experience. I have greater appreciation for my young women leaders and all their hard work and love for us girls. And I have loved getting to know the girls and their interests and personalities. They are wonderful girls and they have so much potential.

I am so grateful for the mutual theme this year. It sums up exactly what I want the girls to learn and come to know as they go through life. As I look back on that time in my life, when I came to gain a testimony that the Lord was with me always, life became so much easier to handle. It kept me moving forward on the straight and narrow when the pressure to stray from it was at its strongest. Knowing what I know now, my hearts goes out to them and I sincerely hope they reach the full potential that the Lord has in store for them. They are such wonderful girls and I am blessed to have them in my life. Along with my fellow leaders. I am so grateful for their hard work and always look up to their examples.

I love my calling!