This past Sunday, our ward sustained a new bishopric.
The new bishop is my husband.
The new bishop is my husband.
(the top picture is the stake presidency on the left and the new bishopric on the right, the bottom pic is my husband and his father)It is overwhelming and completely humbling to fathom this.
The night he was called we were in total shock as we drove home. We hardly uttered a word to each other. I thought of all of the Bishops I had known, all of their wives and children and couldn't wrap my mind around that being us. We felt too young, too unexperienced, too imperfect.
As we entered our home that evening I felt the Lord's spirit so strong that it was nearly tangible. It swept over me in a way that brought tears to my eyes (they were so very close to the surface anyhow). I knew that this was the Lord's way of testifying to me that we were not in this alone.
That night I got onto lds.org, and in my desperation searched for anything I could find that had to do with being a sustaining and supporting wife of a bishop. I read a couple articles, prayed with my husband, laid down wide-eyed in bed, with my wide-eyed husband next to me and failed miserably to fall asleep. After a half hour or so I whispered to my husband, "Are you still awake?" He answered yes and then he said, "Please talk to me and give me something else to think about". So we talked about this and that and eventually drifted off to sleep.
The next morning I did the only thing I could think to do:
I went to Target, bought some new nylons and 4 bags of candy for the Bishop's candy jar. :)
Please keep us in your prayers as we make this transition.
Thank you for all of your love and support.
20 comments:
Wow, that is a big change, but an exciting one! I know what you mean about feeling too young, but David will be a fantastic bishop and will connect with the youth. You'll be the perfect bishop's wife! I know the desk will always have cute jars full of candy. I'll keep you guys in my prayers :)
Sorry, that wasn't witty, but hopefully sweet.
Wow. And I thought we had it rough being YM and YW presidents. Good luck to you both! Though I don't know your husband well, I just know the two of you will be a powerful combo for good in your ward.
I can't think of two people more prepared, kind, and generous to do the work ahead; congrats!
I was thinking about you guys all day Sunday. Dave is going to be the best Bishop EVER and you're going to be the BEST/CUTEST wifey ever! Max and Oliver will be the best "sons of bish's" ever- come on, you needed a little chuckle! I love you to death and know you have your Heavenly Father for comfort at ANY time!
I have to admit I really don't envy your position. I admire you for wanting to go into it with a mind prepared to serve.
Wow! That is great and overwhelming all at the same time. Our bishop was 29 when he was called and he has been amazing. I know that Dave will do an incredible job and you will be a wonderful strength and support. good luck. :)
you guys will be awesome. his service and your sacrafice will bring your family so many blessings. best wishes!
I love the nylons comment. Every good Bishop's wife needs to wear nylons. I'm sure you will both do an amazing job.
thank you so much for all of your support!
tara, are the bishops this young in Australia?
leah, You may have it tougher. I think callings in the youth are some of the most time demanding of them all. With BOTH of you in there - wow. What do you do on activity nights with your kiddos?
azucar - tell the old ward to pray for us like there is no tomorrow. Tell Gayle and Sis. Christenson to email me their condolences. :)
Shauna H. Brown - you are seriously so not reverent. I'm telling the bishop.
annie, this is very comforting to hear, thank you for sharing.
mel, I love you and know from the example of your family the blessings that come from sacrifice and willingness to serve the Lord.
Em, I am glad you found the humor in that.
Wow. Dave and you were so great to us in our time of need out there. I couldn't think of anybody better for the job. We really grew to love you guys and miss you. I am certain he (and you) will be amazing in this new calling.
Wow--overwhelming and wonderful at the same time. That's great...I also don't know Dave too well, but like all Bishops he's called of God so I'm pretty sure it's a safe bet. :) And I definitely think you will be a wonderful Bishop's wife.
You will be the best Bishop's wife! Already bought a candy jar? I would've never thought of that. My husband was called as a counselor in our bishopric a year ago and so we can relate in the "too young, inexperienced, and unprepared" area. Callings (especially bishops) can be daunting, but it will be one of the best experiences for both of you. Good luck. It's so fun to sit alone with 2 kids at church:)
Bet you didn't see that one comin', eh? In October Conf. President Eyring gave a really great talk about how the Lord helps the faithful priesthood holder. I'm sure that extends to his faithful little family. You guys are going to do great. I would love to be in your ward! I think you guys have everything it takes--solid foundation in the gospel, a love for others and a sense of humor!
you just keep that candy jar stocked and everything will be ok!!
I honestly cannot think of a better person for the job. We have always valued and respected Dave---he is a wealth of knowledge, humor and compassion. You too are amazing Tiffany. There is no question in my mind, that he was called to this calling because of his faithful wife. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Like I wrote on my blog, it was shocking, but after the surprise wore off it was not that surprising. Dave is incredible and has the perfect spirit. I know he will be fantastic.
And you are just the perfect Bishop's wife. You will be amazing!
And we are here anytime!
Oh Tiff, it was almost too much for us to believe when Dave called Chris that night...I have to say it made Chris feel a lot better about having just been called to E.Q. Pres,he said..."If Dave can be Bishop, I can be EQP"...then he said, Dave will be great! Which he will~ Yesterday, my mom said she was thinking about Dave as Bishop and said she could just imagine him sitting across from someone telling him a problem, saying "Hmm, let's see here..." analyzing the situation...and it made her smile. We're praying for you and missing you.
Brielle is devestated that you are not coming! I found out you were not coming the same day I told her that maybe we could go to the Dino. Museum with Max (she wants to go everytime we drive past Thanksgiving point), and now she is very bummed about the whole thing! I've heard her telling people (5 or 6 times) that she was going to go to the Dino. Museum with Max but now he is not coming...she's always making a very sad face while telling them! We hope to see you soon!
Wow, this was long...almost a novel!
Tiffany- what crazy days are ahead of you! I agree with Azucar, even though I don't know your husband, I can only imagine that he is as wonderful as you. You are such a wonderful, generous, balanced person. I'm sure that your affect on members will be such a positive. Good Luck!
wow! congratulations! we were overwhelmed when darek was called to be a counselor - i can't imagine him being the bishop. but honestly you two are the perfect people for this. Heavenly Father knows what He's doing! goodluck. we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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