That all may be revealed

Well, now that it is official I can say that the source of my stress, anxiety and worry this past week has been.....

Josh received a new calling at church!!!!

2nd Counselor in the Bishopric!!!!!!!

It was a very long week. I just wanted the change over with so this new chapter of our life could start. I was tired of the waiting and anticipation. I worried that it would be a while before I would be released from my calling as 2nd counselor in the Young Women's presidency. Since both callings serve over the youth, Tuesday activity nights were going to be impossible. The visit I had on Wednesday night was the release of my calling and a more practical call - Ward Music Coordinator - for our new family situation. I was truly humbled by the workings of the Lord, at how quickly things happen when it is right and they need to, and to be a witness to it all was amazing. In addition, our lives are already crazy busy, how will we fit this calling into the mix of it all. Well, I am not sure, but I am at peace. I know it will all work out. I just have to take it a day at a time and do my best. That is all we are asked to do.

Josh's parents came down from UT, my parents from Gilbert, AZ and Josh's older brother - Craig and his family - who live here, were all able to be here to support us as he was ordained to the office of High Priest in the priesthood and then set apart for his new calling. It was interesting since no one in our ward knew of the changes coming to see faces and expressions as the changes were made. Me - I was emotional and in tears. I saw a few mouths express, "Are you ok?" While others were, "I'm so sorry". Nevertheless, we are fine. The change will be different, difficult, but I know the blessings will come.

Funny story - I have to say that due to the fact we couldn't have anyone know beforehand, we chose not to tell our kids until late Saturday night - even though Josh and I have known for a week. We were in our circle for family prayer with G-ma & G-pa Anderson, from UT, with us. Josh asked the kids if they were wondering why G-ma and G-pa and all our family were here. Lexi just says, "Nope, we weren't." All righty then. So Josh continues and says, "Well, G-ma and G-pa are dying and they just wanted to come say good-bye." WHAT?!?! G-ma hits the floor laughing and says that they are not dying that she will be around for a long time. Finally we get through the real explanation. We answer several questions and tell the kids we will need more of their help as we adjust and get through this. Then Josh calls on our sweet 5 year old Bailey to say our family prayer. In it she prays that G-ma and G-pa will have fun in heaven after they die. GREAT! I think we finally got it out of their heads that G-ma and G-pa are dying. Such humor - it doesn't end in our house and it certainly keeps me on my toes.


Any way - this will be a new, fun adventure. I know that Josh was called by revelation to this calling. He is a good man. He serves the Lord well and I know that he always magnifies his callings. Even though it takes him away from our family more and things will change, I wouldn't want him any other way. I love him for who he is and for the potential that he has. My mother in law reminds me that part of the reason he was called to this position is because of who I am. No pressure there!!! Right.... We certainly are not perfect, but we always do our best. I just pray that Heavenly Father will make up the short comings that we both have. I am grateful that Josh has this opportunity to grow and that we as a family have this chance to support and love him and grow ourselves as he does serve.

Let's just say that Valentine's Day in 2010 will be memorable for our family.