A Calling For Karen

So, after 2 1/2 months in our new ward, I finally have been extended a calling! In fact, as of last Sunday, I've also been sustained and set apart...as the Mia-maid advisor in our ward.

This is a new venture for me. The only calling I've had in the YW organization is beehive advisor when I was expecting my first baby. I don't remember anything about it, and I wonder if we even had any active beehives in that ward.... So, this is one calling I have no experience in.

I checked the church website to learn more about my calling and discovered that my calling doesn't officially exist! It seems in basic wards, the YW presidency takes care of pretty much everything. I realize that wards have a lot of freedom to adjust the program is needed for their particular situation. I also realize that lots of wards have advisors for the YW classes. I just wish there were a little more info out there about what exactly I'm supposed to do. I have been told that training is forthcoming, and that I can expect to teach the girls every other Sunday. I also have high hopes that I can go to girls' camp! Yay!

The entire YW presidency was changed Sunday. Fortunately, the new president and her 1st and 2nd counselors have had experience in the YW organization. Hey, at least someone knows what they're doing!

For now, I view my position as an accessory to the presidency, particularly the 1st counselor, who is over the Mia-maids. I was also told by the bishop that I was to try to become close to the girls and set a good example for them. My pleasure!

We already had our first activity--a rather last minute outing to the local high school's production of Beauty and the Beast. One of the Laurels from our ward was in it. It was very crowded, a little stressful keeping track of all the girls (we lost one for awhile), but quite enjoyable and very well done.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Imaginary Letter to the Disney Corporation

Dear Disney People,

I happen to know that companies spend good money for advertising space. They have to pay to advertise on bus benches, buses themselves, billboards, TV or radio time, and I've even seen advertisements on cars. Companies also have to pay just have their name listed in a phone book.

Why, then, I ask you, do I have to pay for my little girl's shoes, which clearly advertise such Disney characters as Tinkerbell, Hannah Montana, and High School Musical one, two and three??

YOU SHOULD PAY ME TO BUY THOSE SHOES!!

Sincerely,
A mother who is sick of all the free advertisements foisted on our children