tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14705332.post7838088728490720268..comments2023-08-15T03:24:36.411-06:00Comments on Mes Bijoux: Almost a full time job!juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13361843863209384103noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14705332.post-24946814671952775422016-03-16T11:51:44.925-06:002016-03-16T11:51:44.925-06:00In the Branches in SD, particularly on the Reserva...In the Branches in SD, particularly on the Reservations, they have a big problem with people taking advantage of the church and compassionate service.<br />I have a really hard time doing well at compassionate service. I never know how to help people and am really bad at most things people associate with it like cooking..or even visiting, which is extremely stressful for me. When I was RS president I felt stressed just thinking about it, and more stressed because I lived so far away from our small congregation that I felt I couldn't properly help anyway if there was a problem. On top of that, I felt like the number one thing they wanted me to do as President here was to plan our ward parties, and I REALLY can't do that well, as I never have them myself and hate big gatherings.<br />I think the most stressful feeling in the world is feeling like you let someone down, slightly after the feeling that people are talking about how you let people down. Ugh. <br />Honestly, I had to ask to be released after two years, and I know for a fact I couldn't handle it at all in a big ward like yours probably is. So, I totally think you're doing great, compared to me for sure.<br />tearesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362666264858845959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14705332.post-35696211038440351642016-02-20T22:29:40.638-07:002016-02-20T22:29:40.638-07:00Wow! Busy! I can see there definitely ARE some maj...Wow! Busy! I can see there definitely ARE some major differences between the needs of those in a singles ward and family ward - at least needs that the RS can meet (I guess what I mean is, people in a singles ward might turn to their families when in need, while those in a family ward are the families).<br /><br />When I had Benjamin, I appreciated the meals and attention, but then I strained my back and REALLY appreciated the meals and attention. <br /><br />You know what I value? Visiting Teaching that works correctly. <br /><br />One time my friend Katy, not in my ward, randomly called me during those difficult days to see if she could come over and help me with anything, like doing my dishes, watching Daniel, or just hanging out. I took her up on the offer and felt GREAT relief that I didn't even need to ask, because I don't do that very well - no one does. Katy offered several times during the following months. Randomly. Sometimes I was doing fine and I didn't have her come, or if she came, it was to hang out. Other times I was so grateful she thought of me and my needs, and offered a little of her time. She was a visiting teacher to me!<br /><br />Without being too negative, allowing for unknown variables in people's lives, etc., I will relate that when my real visiting teachers asked "what can we do for you?" I asked them to randomly call me, when they had a half hour or so free, to see if I may need help (the moments of difficulty would come and go, you see). I asked them to do this, call me when they could help, instead of calling them when I most needed help, because that was the most unlikely time I would call for help. <br /><br />But, they never called. <br /><br />I just assumed they never thought about me, but I should be more charitable - there really are times when a person has no free time. But, still....<br /><br />So, real visiting teaching. That's where it's at. That's the moral of my story.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113251578435731429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14705332.post-62468165642167091362016-02-20T17:14:20.093-07:002016-02-20T17:14:20.093-07:00I don't envy your position.
I find it interes...I don't envy your position.<br /><br />I find it interesting that service can be so rewarding when you know you're really helping someone, yet when people wrongfully take advantage of those who serve, it can be the most disillusioning thing possible. I'm sorry you had to experience that.<br /><br />I'm sure you're doing a great job! Thanks for sharing about your experiences!Cardinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260768171568324499noreply@blogger.com