Why I stepped down as President-Elect
OK, shame on me for using a "click-bait" title. But you're reading! :)
When Jackie called me last spring about considering the position of president-elect for RAHS, I was honored, but doubtful. I had so much on my plate already - homeschooling five kids, a toddler running around, chronic health issues, thirteen piano students, and a healthy fear of being in leadership. I told her I would pray about it. "Well, my husband's going to say a flat 'no,' so that's that," I thought. My husband did not say 'no.' Neither did anyone else from whom I sought counsel, including God. So, I said yes.
Funny how life works. The pregnancy of #7 caught us off guard in September, and for seven weeks I had morning sickness so bad that I was bedridden, lost seven pounds, and couldn't even homeschool my kids - also passing off an Enrichment class I signed up to teach (thank you, Julianne for stepping in!). By God's grace we got through it, and we're expecting a healthy baby, Lord willing, at the end of May.
In December, once things settled down a bit, we realized that the presidency of RAHS in 2022-23 was just not going to happen for me. I respect RAHS too much to give it my leftovers, and there just would be no time besides teaching my kids and taking care of my littles to give RAHS the time and attention - or at the very least the mental effort! - its families deserve. I could have done it if I gave up homeschooling. (Kidding, of course. The first requirement for a RAHS President is that they homeschool...) Was I wrong to say yes? If not, would I be wrong to say no, when it was such a clear yes? For reasons I don't understand, I am confident that it was God's plan that I say yes last spring, and no in December.
So now, a request, and a thank you for reading this far. RAHS is in dire need of a president for the 22-23 school year. Would you consider serving in this capacity? I know some presidents who have put their heart and soul into it, spending many hours per month, and some who have done the bare minimum. Both are okay, as long as you're committed to the truth of God's Word and the future of RAHS! If not you, do you know someone who might be willing but not bold enough to put themselves forward? They need to have been homeschooling for three years, including the current year. If you said yes to any of these, please contact any of the current board members. For all of us - PRAY for the future of RAHS and its officers.
God bless!
On this note, I sort of went on a rant the other day in the coffee room. And I wasn't thinking of any folks in particular at all when I was sharing, so this shouldn't be taken personally. But the few that were there got to hear my heart. I shared at our last Board meeting that I was heavy burdened in my heart with how the future of RAHS can't rest on the shoulders of a few. We've been cycling through several folks for the past few years now. And I'm very grateful for those who've said "yes" over and over! My rant was this: there are many who've been in RAHS for years yet they've never said yes. Honestly, I know that not everyone is into leading but to be honest, it's not about leading, it's about serving. And many, like Vanessa, have life circumstances that will keep her out for this year. I'm looking forward to the year Vanessa can say yes again. And I believe she will one of these years down the road. I am praying others will say "yes" in faith that He will provide all each of us needs to do what we do! Thanks in advance for not getting offended and thinking the best of this message meant to stir into good works, not place guilt.