Earlier in June, I faced some of my fears. I had witnessed some wrong doings 
on the campus of my daughters school and because I wasn't being heard on the lower level, I took it to a higher level...The School Board. I wrote a letter of concern and then I went to the school board meeting and spoke directly to them. I was surrounded by very scarey people :) and I was very frightened to death to stand before them (actually I sat) and tell them. I basically opened up a can of worms for myself but it is what needed to be done. I wouldn't have had the courage to do this if I were alone. My friend, who shall remain anonymous unless you want to look up the public records and find that persons name, also spoke before the board. It was because that friend had the courage to do it that I knew I could too. In hind sight, I'm very proud of myself and my friend for standing for what we know to be true. I don't know if there will ever be a time where I am asked to cross the plains or do many of the things that our early ancestors of the church had to do but I do feel that the Lord is watching us and testing us to see if we will stand as witnesses at all times, and in all things, and in all places. The YW's theme comes screaming back to me so often it's unbelievable that I ever wondered why our leaders had us repeat it week after week. This was one of those times that I needed to stand! Hopefully my actions have a positive reaction and change will be made. I know that there are some that have had negative reactions to my action and that's ok, it's their right (even if I feel they are wrong) to have an opinion. In the end however I know the Lord is proud of me and hopefully when Emma gets to be a little older and can understand what I did, she will be too!
on the campus of my daughters school and because I wasn't being heard on the lower level, I took it to a higher level...The School Board. I wrote a letter of concern and then I went to the school board meeting and spoke directly to them. I was surrounded by very scarey people :) and I was very frightened to death to stand before them (actually I sat) and tell them. I basically opened up a can of worms for myself but it is what needed to be done. I wouldn't have had the courage to do this if I were alone. My friend, who shall remain anonymous unless you want to look up the public records and find that persons name, also spoke before the board. It was because that friend had the courage to do it that I knew I could too. In hind sight, I'm very proud of myself and my friend for standing for what we know to be true. I don't know if there will ever be a time where I am asked to cross the plains or do many of the things that our early ancestors of the church had to do but I do feel that the Lord is watching us and testing us to see if we will stand as witnesses at all times, and in all things, and in all places. The YW's theme comes screaming back to me so often it's unbelievable that I ever wondered why our leaders had us repeat it week after week. This was one of those times that I needed to stand! Hopefully my actions have a positive reaction and change will be made. I know that there are some that have had negative reactions to my action and that's ok, it's their right (even if I feel they are wrong) to have an opinion. In the end however I know the Lord is proud of me and hopefully when Emma gets to be a little older and can understand what I did, she will be too!
3 comments:
Okay Cyndi, you always make me cry. You have such great insight into everything. I have felt a lot of guilt for encouraging you to speak up. I know that we did the right thing, but I would never want you or Emma to have any repercussions for any of the stuff going on at school. You inspire me to hold my head high and remember that I did pray and receive an answer about what needed to be done. Love you tons!
I am soooooo proud of you! So proud! So proud to call you friend. The Lord is watching and is proud. i do believe it is these very skills that we will need for the eternities, to be eternal mothers, queens and preistesses (sp?). It is also the very reason personal revelation is the most important skill. You may get crap for what you did but in reality you have to face the Lord at the end and He will ask you why or why not you did it. It feels good to be able to look HIM in the eye and say, because you told me to/not to. No matter what anyone else in the world says, He is who really matters. Love ya!
I'm not sure what the issue was you were standing up for, but you did the right thing by speaking up about what you believe. Good job!
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