This Sunday our bishop was released and Scott was called to replace him. I've had lots of people congratulate us and wonder how I'm feeling about things. For the most part I have been able to say that I feel very calm about things. I'm sure it will be challenging for us all but I feel confident that we will be very blessed. Scott will do a fantastic job.
When I told the kids Sunday morning and we talked about how much he'd be gone and the blessings that we will receive as a family Izzy piped up, "Maybe we'll be blessed with a baby!!" It's so good that she and Ryan continue to be so faithful about a little sibling.
Ryan was thrilled with the news because he thought Scott would get to choose where the next fathers and sons would be. Since then he has discovered that it isn't necessarily the Bishop who decides this and he is not pleased.
This week Scott has put in A LOT of time already and I've discovered how the amount of patience I have with my children is directly related to how much time we've all spent together. Luckily, tonight my sweetheart and I were able to go to the Boys II Men concert at the Scera Shell (it was fab-u-lous btw!!). We held hands and snuggled and sang and danced and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks Jenn for arranging the tickets, thanks Ann and Mark for saving seats, thanks Jay for making me laugh with your dancing and thanks Bishop Johnson for being my sweetheart.
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You are such a sweetheart! Our prayers are with you and your new adventure- You're both wonderful!!!
Hmm, I have never really contemplated who plans where the Fathers and Sons outing is, but I think I would guess the Bishop as well...sorry Ryan.
And I hear you about my patience being linked to how much time I spend with the kids by myself. The last three nights it has been just me putting all the kids to bed, and I have to admit that in my prayers the main thing I was thankful for was that Tyler was going to be HOME the next evening.
My heart goes out to single mothers.
WOW! I will send an extra prayer your way for your family and finding the balance you need for that great responsibility. Who are his counselors? He will be great.
I second what Maleen said. Jeremy has started traveling a LOT doing computer consulting. Some weeks like next week, he should be home all week and we can play. But this week he is gone all week. I have found the same thing about patience. When he is gone, I lose it much more easily. Probably because I know my back-up help is not coming.
We are coming down the week of the 14th. Can I come to clogging with you? I wonder if Greg would let me stand in the back and clog too.... tell him I'll pay him for the session if I can!
I'm not sure 'congratulations' is the right word to use, but maybe 'best wishes'? I'm sure Bishop Johnson will do a great job. I am happy that I'm still just up the street from the bishop, but Randy is getting nervous. I told him that if we don't move, one of these days, it will be his turn! After all, Bishop Littlefield and Bishop Fairbanks lived on our street too.
Seriously, remember that I'm just up the street and if you need help, let me know. I know you have family, but sometimes a friend is good to have.
I think he will do a great job. Does that mean you will be released from your calling? I hope not, you do a great job!
That is wonderful news! Really, he will be a great bishop, and you will be a great bishops wife!!
Lots of love and prayers are sent your way as you start this new adventure!!
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