complain as I may...

I really do love my calling. I am in charge of ward prayer. Yep, it can be a little bit annoying to find people to come and do the spiritual thought and scripture every time. No, I don't completely see the point for it. Yes, I sometimes grumble about having to think of a treat to make and take for the ward. No, I wasn't a "ward prayer goer" before this ward, (karma? I thinks so...). Yes, sometimes it is a pain to have to be somewhere on the usual carefree Sunday nights. BUT, Despite all of this there are a lot of things that I have come to love.
- I really like baking, and although sometimes it's time consuming, it's fun to try new recipes. Also...I can't really complain about this one. The bishop said I could do whatever I wanted to try and get people to come, so naturally, food came to mind. So, I don't HAVE to do it. You can't complain about things you don't have to do. Right? anyways...I've come to enjoy it.
- I love that my roomies have become my designated taste-testers. Benita, Cami, Roxy...I love you for it :)
- I love that Cami and Tanner have become my stable ward prayer sidekicks. They seriously make it so fun for me, and are always willing to fill in when the assigned people bail. (Thanks guys!) Tanner...designated treat passer-outer. Makes sure everyone from the ward tries my treats, and won't give the plate back to me until it's completely empty. (I think he's worried that I might feel bad if there are any left over.) Cami, my table buddy. For some reason I always sit on the table in the front, and Cami is there for moral support. Love it. Oh, and a new addition...Zach escorts me in, and by that I mean he carries me. Fantastic.
- Although not everybody from the ward comes to ward prayer, there is a pretty stable group that does, and I love 'em. I feel like I've been able to get to know a lot of people, which is so fun. People are nice.
- For some reason we always leave laughing. Even if i don't always want to go, I'm always glad I went when I leave.
- I like feeling like I have done something to contribute to the ward. It's nothing big, but it still makes me feel good.

I feel appreciative for my calling. I really do. So, next time you hear me complain. Please tell me to refer back to this post. Thanks.