New Callings

 Brad was sustained and set apart as the first counselor in our new stake presidency today. I’m honestly not sure what my feelings are at this point. I feel sad that he won’t be our Bishop anymore as much as I never thought I’d say that. Our family has been SO blessed these last four years as he has served as the Bishop. It is sad to see that time in our lives come to an end. And I have no idea what this new adventure will be like. But I’m grateful for our Savior, I’m grateful for Brad’s strength and his testimony. And I’m grateful for our church leaders who do their best to help others come to Jesus. 

After stake conference ended we were walking back to the high council room for Brad to be set apart and a lady from our ward said to Brad, “See you in 9 years!” Ryder heard that and started crying more than I’ve ever seen him cry. We finally realized that with all this change Ryder thought that Brad was actually leaving us for 9 years. I hadn’t had a chance to explain this new calling to him and I’m still not sure he understands what it means but he at least now understands that Brad will still be living with us and he doesn’t have to leave us.

We were emotionally exhausted after the meetings today and we came home and crashed. I’m grateful our home is such a refuge for us. It’s my happy place and I needed that today. And I needed Lynda Morin’s cookies which she of course stopped by with. She is just one of the sweetest people ever.