New calling

So, a couple of weeks ago, the Bishop called to ask if he can come for a visit. We knew it was going to be a visit related to a calling but was not sure exactly which. I really liked my calling as GD teacher, and my wife was just getting used to teaching the 10-11 year old girls. We expected that I would be asked to take on some other role...

You can just imagine our surprise when the Bishop turned to my wife and told her that the bishopric was inspired to call her as the new Relief Society President.

For someone who has always been in the background, this new and very visible position was a great surprise and challenge. However, she quickly dove into the role and selected her presidency as well as a compassionate service coordinator.

So, there we were on Fast & Testimony Sunday when they sustained her in Sacrament meeting. I knew there was a small chance she will stand up to bear her testimony, however I also knew I had to share mine.

I shared how I knew this was no simple calling and that the challenge was not only hers. However, I knew this was directed from the Lord. I concluded my remarks by addressing the sisters in the ward with a warning: "Sisters, if you ask her for help - you will get it!"

To my surprise, she got up after me and got on that stage. As I always knew she could, she gave a very inspiring testimony about her background and how she grew through her own adversity. She told the sisters that she is following in her father's footsteps who always told her that "Giving is an addiction" - once you start, you can't stop.

She concluded by saying that the ward should remember the UPS slogan when considering the new RS presidency: "What can Brown do for you?" - What can this presidency do for you?

The next few weeks are definitely going to be interesting...

TOTD: Giving is an addiction - I believe it.

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