See that cute little bear pinata? It changed my whole life. This was about 1977. We had been married about 4 years and still did not have kids. It was a very difficult time. I know you won't believe this, but I was actually quite shy during this time. I felt alone. All of our friends had kids or a job and I had neither. I don't remember if I even had a church calling. I was kind of on "hold".
One day, a member of the Relief Society presidency called and asked me if I would make a pinata for an activity. I remember giving her every excuse I could think of to not do it. At one point, I remember "listening" to myself. What a whiner I was! I didn't like that about me so I said yes. Not only that, I promised myself that I would say yes whenever I was asked to do something. I have tried to do that for these past 40 years. It has made me a better person. I have served in callings that were way above me. I was a ward YW president at 24 and Stake YW president at 25; Ward Primary President twice and Stake Primary President; Relief Society President and in many other presidencies. I don't say that to brag, but in thankfulness for that one tiny decision to say yes. Every calling I have had has had difficult aspects to it. But once the decision is made to just do it, every thing else falls in to place. I have had the honor of working with some amazing people! Women and men. I am so grateful for that small decision so many years ago. Just say yes.
