I couldn't help but be sad at yesterday's change in leadership in our ward. I know they say change is good, but why does it have to happen when things are so good? I know my number will be up soon... maybe yesterday it felt as though it would be called sooner than I have previously realized. I move forward with an increased desire to run faster, to reach deeper and to lift higher. Time slips through our fingers like sand. Some days I feel as though I will always be two paces behind the pack...but forward on I move. Someone asked me yesterday how I felt about Zach being released from being our Elder's Quorum President. I sat there for a minute and thought, and then replied "it feels like I am on a mission and my favorite companion was just given a transfer and I don't want him to go." Thanks Zach for teaching me how to love through service. I remember one day when we were in a PEC meeting and Bishop asked me about someone and I said "oh yeah, we tried to call her a few times and she never called back so I guess she doesn't want us to bother her" and your response was one of gentle teaching as you said "some people require us to reach further". I remember sitting there, taking in the simplicity of a lesson I deeply needed to learn. Serving with you hasn't felt like a task, but a pleasure. Everyone loves being around you and being your friend because you make all of us feel special and cherished. You always had my back (stopping the madness of the visiting teaching dating pool idea!!!) and have always made me feel like I could do all asked of me just because I knew that if it was too much, you'd be there to help me carry the load. I may be the only girl not currently in love with you, but I want you to know that I deeply love you. I will count this past year of serving with you as a great honor. You have made a great impact on my life. Thanks for all the laughs on the stand, the sweating me when I needed it, and the constant hugs. Our ward has been greatly blessed by your selfless service. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope we can stay in touch over the years. I will miss seeing your sockless feet on Sunday mornings! You're the best, Zach. 
THE NELSONS
.... WRITING TO REMEMBER LIFE'S BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS...
Monday, May 21, 2007
They Say Change is Good
I couldn't help but be sad at yesterday's change in leadership in our ward. I know they say change is good, but why does it have to happen when things are so good? I know my number will be up soon... maybe yesterday it felt as though it would be called sooner than I have previously realized. I move forward with an increased desire to run faster, to reach deeper and to lift higher. Time slips through our fingers like sand. Some days I feel as though I will always be two paces behind the pack...but forward on I move. Someone asked me yesterday how I felt about Zach being released from being our Elder's Quorum President. I sat there for a minute and thought, and then replied "it feels like I am on a mission and my favorite companion was just given a transfer and I don't want him to go." Thanks Zach for teaching me how to love through service. I remember one day when we were in a PEC meeting and Bishop asked me about someone and I said "oh yeah, we tried to call her a few times and she never called back so I guess she doesn't want us to bother her" and your response was one of gentle teaching as you said "some people require us to reach further". I remember sitting there, taking in the simplicity of a lesson I deeply needed to learn. Serving with you hasn't felt like a task, but a pleasure. Everyone loves being around you and being your friend because you make all of us feel special and cherished. You always had my back (stopping the madness of the visiting teaching dating pool idea!!!) and have always made me feel like I could do all asked of me just because I knew that if it was too much, you'd be there to help me carry the load. I may be the only girl not currently in love with you, but I want you to know that I deeply love you. I will count this past year of serving with you as a great honor. You have made a great impact on my life. Thanks for all the laughs on the stand, the sweating me when I needed it, and the constant hugs. Our ward has been greatly blessed by your selfless service. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope we can stay in touch over the years. I will miss seeing your sockless feet on Sunday mornings! You're the best, Zach. 