Nursery Rhymes: Bloom where you're planted, no matter how long the season
My sister just received notice that her six-month term limit as nursery leader is about to expire. Her Primary president has submitted names to the bishopric for her replacement and her release is imminent.
My sister's reaction is mixed. After six months, her nursery routine has finally been established. After six months, she has developed bonding relationships with the children. After six months, she has been conditioned for the work of two hours in a room full of toddlers and now goes home from church without a headache or desperate need for an immediate nap.
On the other hand, she anticipated her six-month tour of duty in nursery to be accurate and the calendar reveals her time is up.
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