Thankful for a Second Chance

A long time ago I earned my Young Women Medallion. Honestly, I think I could have done better at it. I know I earned it and did all the work required, but I don't think I realized its importance at the young age of 17. I feel like I went through the motions of getting it and not paying attention to what I was supposed to be learning.

So now that I am in Young Women again, I am taking advantage of the fact that I can earn my medallion over again, this time with better eyes. It has been somewhat difficult, just finding the time and working it into the routine. I don't remember having to read so much and writing in my journal, but like I said, I kind of didn't take the first time serious.

I am excited though. I lost my old medallion and I'm happy to get the new version. I like it, it's prettier! I'm also looking forward to learning what I should have learned when I was 17! Thank goodness for second chances!

Comments

Rach said…
Yeah Larae! I have to completely agree with you, though I didn't earn mine the first time around... I just got mine two weeks ago. It was neat to finally have earned it. Though I am embarrassed to say it took me more years than it should have. I've been wearing mine each week to church and am sad that I never see those girls who have earned theirs wearing them. Guess I'm an oldie, and don't really care about being trendy! Good Luck!
February 6, 2010 at 12:57 PM
The Bach 10 said…
Tayler got hers when she turned 13. It was really a great experience for us both. They added virture just as she was almost done so she had to read the b of m. That was really great for her. Now they updated it a bit this year. Tayler likes the medalian better than hers. Good Luck!!
February 6, 2010 at 6:35 PM
BrieAnn said…
There is way more reading and journal writing with the new program. I completed the old program and was like 2 requirements shy of finishing the new program when I was in YW, but I never got my medallion because I never made the final interview with the bishop. It was super sweet when I went through personal progress as a leader and finally got the medallion earlier this year.
February 7, 2010 at 6:26 AM
Taryn said…
I too am trying to earn mine for the second time. The program has changed so much, I think that there is a lot more to do! and I agree that it's hard finding the time! It'll be worth it though! All my medallions were stolen when our old home was broken into so I will be thrilled when I get them again! Good luck to you and let me know what you are doing for the projects...I need some ideas :)
February 8, 2010 at 7:15 PM
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