New call

So Nikki and I received a new calling. While I was growing up I got the impression that if the Lord had a calling for you, you should accept it. Like it or not there is probably a reason you are being called. So, we were asked to be the cubmasters for our ward's pack. I wasn't exactly excited about the calling. In fact I remember when the previous cubmaster was announced a short time ago I remember thinking, " Oooh, I'm glad that's not me..." Which is pretty much how I felt about teaching Gospel Doctrine, (which is not so bad now that I've been doing it for a year and a half). I've come to the conclusion that I need to change my thinking unless I want to continue getting called to positions that I feel that way about.

We had about 5 days to plan our first Pack Meeting. Nik was totally stressed and I was wondering if we made the right choice by accepting the calling. I was informed right up front (by Nikki) that because I was used to being in front of people I would be the one conducting the meetings. I will also admit, and Nik agrees, that I'm a dork and always have been, so I should be the one to lead the goofy cheers, games and skits.

The first pack meeting was last night. I was pretty nervous, but everything seemed to go pretty good. Thanks to all the time and effort that Nikki put into preparing an activity and planning out all that we would do, It went smooth and was it was pretty simple for me to carry out the plan. Even though she was totally stressed Nikki did an awesome job planning the meeting! She never stops amazing me! Even when she doesn't feel good, she seems to dig down and find a way to get whatever it is done. She is an amazing woman, and she doesn't give herself enough credit. Hopefully, with more time to prepare next month it won't be as stressful on either of us. All things considered, I feel like the first meeting was a success. Those in attendance might disagree, and all I can say is I hope we get better.