1. I think that it was very appropriate that he told us not to wait to serve until we are less busy, I'm not so sure that will happen any time soon! I was talking to my mom and she told me that while my life right now is very busy and full, it will only become more so when I get married and start my family. Over the weekend I watched with amazement while she filled many responsibilities and roles. I think that in order to serve we need to pray for those opportunities. Being able to work on Redefine Service this year (even though it has been off to four slow starts :) ) has taught me that we all have time to serve, even if it is in small ways. I think that one of the best ways to prepare is to serve right now. If we are in the habit now, then we will be more likely to do so in the long run.
2. I liked the story he shared referring to the lawn mowing. I have felt the same way that he described and have been guilty of doing something myself that I probably should have delegated. Lately I have been trying harder to delegate and my life has become a lot easier since I did that. :) Whenever I think about delegating in leadership I think of when Joseph Smith said, "I teach them correct principles and they govern themselves."Once I was sure that my PDs had all the knowledge they needed they were good to go and I became more of a resource. I think that this will carry to future responsibilities. As long as I give them all the training they need, it will all work out.
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