Young Women in Excellence

Last night was the Young Women in Excellence ceremony. Oh it pulled so hard at my heart to not be personal progress leader anymore. But I was delighted to attend to celebratebe these phenomenal girls, especially my own Reese, who has been working consistently on her personal progress book. 

The theme was red carpet, so many of the older girls wore formal attire. I bought this dress over the summer from my friend's boutique for only $10 because it had a seam coming undone on the waistline. So yesterday, I finally took a needle and thread to it and Reese squealed with delight over her new dress to wear. I love how easily pleased she was!  

Some of girls were each honored for a value or attribute they have or are developing, and some were honored for projects they've completed or are working on. Reese was recognized for a 10 hour project in Individual Worth that she recently started. I think she felt special and loved by her yw leaders. 

Reese is solid gold. She is genuinely loving and charitable to her core. She works hard, puts effort and intention into service and lifting up others. 

Just the other day, she sent me this text: 

Oh this grateful girl. She is so special and I really appreciate the work the YW board put into this special night to honor and give love to the young women of the Sugar Creek ward. 

I said a hundred times as personal progress leader, "it's not about what you accomplish, but who you are becoming." The projects are only the action to take to provide and guide and move the girls to action to progress spiritually. You're progressing beautifully, Reese!