About one month ago, I was called to serve in the Primary at my new family ward. I had some mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I was stoked because I never had the opportunity to be in Primary so I am able to experience it alongside the kids. On the other hand, I freaked out when I realized I was responsible for teaching them the truths of the gospel. The only things I ever taught were not things of utmost importance. I was so worried about the first Sunday I was supposed to teach. I spent the two weeks I had preparing and stressing about my lesson. I kept thinking how am I supposed to teach FIVE year olds anything?! But, my husband helped me de-stress. What I would do without him... I'd die (I know...I know... I'm a little over-dramatic...). He has been such a rock and support through this last month.
After a lot of prayer, I feel as if I am slowly but surely getting a hang of this teaching thing. BUT kids are unpredictable.
I was so excited to teach them yesterday. When we got to class time, all of the kids went crazy. And I mean, uncontrollably crazy. No matter what I did, I couldn't get them to sit still. I managed to trudge through it, barely making it out alive. My spirit was broken a little and I needed some mending.
Last night when my husband and I crawled into bed, we read our scriptures and started to talk about church and all of the opportunities we have. It took me until last night to realize that this is where the Lord wants me. He needs me to teach the children and I need to learn with them. I realized that I have learned and grown over the past month of teaching them. Each individual child is so unique and special. I love every single one of them. I feel like I live for the moments that they love me back. Those little moments when they succeed or when they finally understand make life so bright.
They have taught me to look at the world in a different way. They are so pure, and they love everything.
I am so grateful that I get to learn from my kids. They are true examples.
I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the true church on this earth. I know that Thomas S. Monson is a prophet of God to lead us in these days. I know, without a doubt, that Joseph Smith restored the Church of Jesus Christ on this earth and that the Book of Mormon is word of God. I am blessed to be able to share what I love with my 5 year old kids.
I love you, friends.
Until next time, au revoir.
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