Sunday, March 22, 2009
A Memorable Stake Conference
Today was Stake Conference. It was bitter sweet though because we knew that our Stake Presidency, who we all love, was going to be released today. They are such faithful, fun-loving, wonderful men, who will dearly be missed! But change happens and change is good. Spencer and I were really excited to find out who the calling was going to be extended to. Even on the car ride over to the chapel this morning, Spencer said that with his calling of serving in the Stake Young Men’s he has gotten to know a lot of the members in the Stake, and having built these relationships he felt like he would already have a good relationship formed with who ever was called. Little did we know he has a very personal relationship with him. When Elder Perry, of the Seventy, announced Jeff’s name (Spencer’s brother) as the new Stake President, my jaw dropped to the floor! My Father-in-law was sitting right beside me and I glanced over at him, shock written all over my face, my mouth literally wide open, and his eyes were filled with tears. What a proud moment for a Father! It was a neat moment. I am so excited about our new Stake Presidency. I am excited about the counselors Jeff has chosen to serve with. They are going to be wonderful, and I know they will serve whole-heartedly. I am so grateful to have the gospel in my life! I know my Savior lives. I can feel his love in my life, and I will forever feel indebted to him for giving me the family that he has!
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Your not the only one who's jaw dropped! We were sitting right behind the Brown's and I'm sure that all of our faces mirrored yours! Of course it was a good shock, but we just got him for a Bishop! The whole way home we were speculating who the new Bishop would be!
ReplyDeleteWhat a memorable moment for your family!
ReplyDeleteWe were surprised, as well...due to the fact that he just recently became our Bishop! BUT...we know he will do a wonderful job as our new Stake President. What a huge responsiblity. We are so thankful for his willingness to serve.
our jaws hit the floor too! But we know he will be a fabulous stake president.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say a quick hi and how neat that is that your brother-in-law is the new Stake President. WOW! He'll do a great job! From the little time we were out there, I was so impressed with him and his wife. The Waite Family should all be so proud! New Bishop again though huh?!?
ReplyDeleteWhat does Stake mean?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great moment for all of your family. I was so excited to hear the news.
ReplyDeleteThis happened in my last ward where the bishop was called as president, he too was young, it was often joked about him being so young as Stake President. He's proved to be an amazing man, I think Jeff will follow suit.