I didn't want to post this news on facebook or instagram, but this blog is our family journal. It is a record of the good and the bad that goes on in our family and I feel like this is a pretty big life change. Instead of a scrapbook, I make this blog print into a book; so this post is more for our family than anyone else. On Sunday, Sept. 6, Ryan was made the Bishop of our ward. There has been a LOT of things going on in our heads over the last few weeks, as you can imagine. Over the last 3 weeks my feelings have turned from overwhelming fear the first few days to a sense of peace and affirmation when he was sustained three days ago.
The last time Ryan was in the bishopric, we had a really discouraging and difficult 4 years. It was hard for me especially, to let go of that experience and look forward to the next 5 years. After a lot of prayer, fasting, and a visit to the temple, I was able to let go of the fear and find comfort that we'll be ok. And after Ryan was sustained, I felt so encircled with love from our ward. It meant so much me. I feel so weak and overwhelmed at times but on Sunday, I really felt buoyed up with the faith of our ward.
It never occurred to us to say no to this calling. We are all in. I know Ryan will do a great job. But as my dear friend told me this phrase, I knew it applied to me all too well: "No one said you have to do it gracefully; you just have to do it!" So here we start on our new adventure!
5 comments:
glad that you're feeling better about the situation. you'll both do great.
Wow Erin. You'll both do great. I know when Damien, who is the Bishopric now, had both the Bishop and other counselor out of town for two weeks and was acting Bishop during that time; it was a change. I am glad you have support there and I know you will be blessed. If you ever want to talk about anything, I am here as well. Besides, I am kind of curious about your other experience. Big hugs to you and your family as you start this adventure. The plus side - no big callings (except that of mother) for you for a while. :)
Ryan I bet is a terrific compassionate bishop, he will be awesome! And he has a great loving wife by his side. (That's very important too) Very cool indeed!! :)
Felicidades. Ya veras como tu vida y la de tu hogar será bendecida. Ryan es un hojo muy especial del padre celestial y un hombre muy espiritual. El señor hizo bien en llamarle y otorgarle esta responsabilidad.
Felicidades. Ya veras como tu vida y la de tu hogar será bendecida. Ryan es un hojo muy especial del padre celestial y un hombre muy espiritual. El señor hizo bien en llamarle y otorgarle esta responsabilidad.
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