lajackson wrote:It appears then, that you have done all you can do, because you have already been to the stake presidency.
And now, you have the challenge of supporting your priesthood leaders as best you can. It will not be easy. You will be blessed for doing it.
I have been there. Stay in tune with the Spirit and do the best you are able to do under the circumstances.
I appreciate your attention and advice. It did help me get a better understanding of my place in things. I can say I did follow your advice.
There are indications that I'm nearing the end of my tenure. 3 years ago I had pulled my own boys in from a functioning non-Church unit. I believed I would be a part of finally turning things around. I couldn't contribute to both units, so I made a choice.
3 years later and we're no closer. I was assured we were a week or two away from solving our issues the entire time. Unfortunately my sons haven't advanced since I brought them here. I can function within a functional unit, but I'll never be Super Scout Leader, One Man Show. I just don't have what it takes to do that.
I'm owning up to the fact that my own sons aren't going to be Eagles. It really is too late, now. I kept believing that I just needed to try a different approach or work a little harder. I don't think I've been thinking clearly.
I really thought that if we could turn the YM program and Scouting around, I could serve my sons and the other YM at the same time. What I really did was gamble this part of their future away, and that's on me. My regret is tremendous. It looks like another calling at the expense of family story.
I hope I learn some wisdom from this. Right now it looks like me and wisdom aren't even on talking terms.
Despite any self-pity, I do feel a some weight lifted off. I think you've done me some good and I'm grateful.
NV