Whom the Lord calls...

D & I got a new bishopric this past Sunday, and it was such an amazing, spiritual experience. We've only been in this Ward for 5 months, and the bishopric was really starting to grow on us (especially Brother Sackett), but we figured we'd be getting a new 2nd counselor soon because our 2nd counselor has been dealing with some pretty severe cancer over the past couple months.

When we saw our entire Stake Presidency sitting on the stand, we figured there were going to be some changes. But, WOW!! What an incredible experience!! When our bishopric was released, and each new name was called, you could feel the Spirit so powerfully!! What's amazing to me is that D and I hardly know these men (some, we don't know at all!), yet the Holy Ghost has the awesome ability to witness to you when something is right (or wrong). There was such an amazing feeling in the chapel that I couldn't help but cry. D kept asking me if I was okay, and of course I was, but I LOVE knowing that "whom the Lord calls he qualifies."

Our new bishop, Bishop Erikson, was called fresh out of the nursery :), and had even sold his home (the home he's been trying to sell for 2 years) the week before he was called as our new bishop, but he and his sweet wife made arrangements to stay in our ward so he could be our new bishop. What an incredible man!

The 1st counselor has been on the high council in our stake, so we've seen him around quite a bit, and he and his wife come to our Sunday school class. We knew he'd be great in the bishopric when we heard his name.

The 2nd counselor is who hit me the hardest though, and I think D as well. He is the sweetest man, and has given me such great support in the calling I have that I find so difficult. He always participates in class and always has wonderful stories and comments to share. Almost every Sunday we teach, he finds his way up to tell me that I did a great job. I really need that kind of support and feedback. It was great to see him sitting on the stand, clean-shaven and all :)

I LOVE that we can always trust our Heavenly Father to put the right people in the right calling at the right time. He knows what He is doing, and I am so glad I can trust Him with anything! Even with knowing that this new bishopric is what our Ward needs at this time. I am so grateful that we were able to attend Church and to come home having a renewed testimony of the confirming power of the Holy Ghost. As we sat and listened to the testimonies of all the men and their wives, we knew this is what Heavenly Father had planned for our Ward. You could see His hand in all of the changes that took place on Sunday. We can't wait to get to know this new bishopric!!