Was I born to serve the youth?

I`m not sure, but this is the impression I got after years serving in many callings that have connected me to the youth.

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I have been a Counselor at YW Presidency here and in Brazil with both Ward`s and Stake`s responsibilities. I have accepted a call to serve as a Camp Director just a week before the Girls Camp, few years before leaving Brazil. Believe or not, I have been a Seminary teacher for 2 years, teaching The Book of Mormon and Doctrines and Covenants. I was called to be the seminary teacher in my ward, right after I graduate. I was 18 years old and have been a member for ONLY 16 months or so. I can`t deny the level of spirituality I have reached during these little missions and the knowledge earned with my willingness to serve. Being so young, I faced my fears, lack of experience and even knowledge of the Doctrines and Plan of Salvation. I only had my young testimony and a strong belief that there was a Father in Heaven Who would help me and strength me, teach me from high, inspire me and guide me.

One day, few months after my wedding, I got a call from a High Priest. I was so nervous. I would have a heart attack if I got any calling at that time. When that man told me what it was about: “be part of the group of women that would serve at the kitchen during the Girls Camp” WHAT A RELIEF! I QUICKLY ACCEPTED!!!! I met great and lovely women from my Stake. I had lots of fun and built some connections. I was so excited about how this activity was held here in US that when asked about it, I barely could stop talking or reporting. I think all this excitement was noticed by my Father in Heaven. It didn't took so long to be called as a Counselor of YW in my own Ward. And I was like: “what?????, YW again?”

I felt the love and inspiration of the great leaders, who I am blessed to serve with. They are such an inspiration and source of knowledge and experience. Their testimonies had touched me so deeply and I love them so much. The girls are so special, smart and cute. They are very talented and friendly, sweet and full of energy. We have cheerleaders, musicians, writers, good communicators, athletes, creative and joyful girls. They have no idea how much I Iearn with them and how their patience with me has helped me. At the beginning, when teaching, I messed up with communication. I felt how hard it was to share my testimony and the lesson in a way that they could understand. Hopefully, i`m getting better. I`m developing the gift of speaking in different languages, as promised me in my Patriarchal Blessing.

Have I been born to serve them? Whatever is the answer, I accept it as one of the most exciting experiences of my life. The YW draw me closer to my Savior and to my Heavenly Father.

Jade Fielding, Sierra Pratt (my step daughter), Lily Blaser, Stefani Jarman, Jordan Wingate and Ali Blaser.

This past Sunday we were missing Laurel Gwilllian, Nita Pulver, Jill Wingate and Dani Keith. Soon, our class will be even more beautiful with all the girls.