i reeeeeeally love hanging out with these ladies twice a week. maybe because they remind me of the good times i had in high school. part of it is because they love, love, claire. some of its because they tell me they love having us for leaders all the time. maybe its because they have the typical high school drama with boys, and it makes me smile that boys are usually the biggest thing they have to worry about right now. its definitely because although i'm only 22, i sometimes feel really old being a leader, and i stay young with them around. but i really love nights like last night. we made some collages of their future weddings and then went over to Abella Bridal where they put on some dresses. they were naturally shy at first, and worried about how they looked, but i thought they all looked so cute. and eventually all warmed up to the camera, and had a pretty fun time. these young women are all so special and i love watching them as their testimonies grow. a couple months ago there was a lesson that really touched some of the girls, and one made a comment she later shared with everyone she knows on facebook. Sis. Daniels: "What can we do to be closer to God? Ashlee, are you raising your hand?"
Me: "No, but I can say something if you want I guess."
Sis. Daniels: "Okay, please say something(:"
Me: "I think that you have to start with the little things you do. You have to start listening to good music, and you have to stop hanging out with people who are going to influence you to do things that you probably shouldn't be doing. You have to actually start listening in Seminary, and not just be the kid in the back of the class that falls asleep every day. Because it's the little things that count. If you start listening to better music then that can put you into a better mood. Hanging out with people who aren't going to pressure you to do wrong can prevent you from making the wrong choices. If you listen in Seminary then it can lead to you wanting to read your scriptures every night. The little things can lead to a huge difference in your life. I think that's how you can strengthen your relationship with God. You have to want to be like Him. You have to listen during church and you have to do whatever you need to do to feel closer to Him. Uh... so that's what I think you can do to be closer to God..."
Me: "No, but I can say something if you want I guess."
Sis. Daniels: "Okay, please say something(:"
Me: "I think that you have to start with the little things you do. You have to start listening to good music, and you have to stop hanging out with people who are going to influence you to do things that you probably shouldn't be doing. You have to actually start listening in Seminary, and not just be the kid in the back of the class that falls asleep every day. Because it's the little things that count. If you start listening to better music then that can put you into a better mood. Hanging out with people who aren't going to pressure you to do wrong can prevent you from making the wrong choices. If you listen in Seminary then it can lead to you wanting to read your scriptures every night. The little things can lead to a huge difference in your life. I think that's how you can strengthen your relationship with God. You have to want to be like Him. You have to listen during church and you have to do whatever you need to do to feel closer to Him. Uh... so that's what I think you can do to be closer to God..."
pretty sure i don't remember making comments on the fly like that when i was 15. guess thats what makes these girls so special. and i love them!
2 comments:
I got to be in young women's in our last ward for a year over the laurels and i absolutely LOVED it and miss it so much! There are some really good kids out there.
I bet you are a great YW leader! Happy Birthday!
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