A Blessed Sabbath--To Remember

Sunday, a full day. Lots to do, places to go. I didn't know how this day would unfold. It was a pleasant day, and I did not feel pressured about going to Hank's ward for he was speaking in his ward.

He was also called to be the new bishop. Bishop McIntire. Wow, what a ring to that, and I am sure he is getting used to it. I remember two of my past bishops who felt so humble about their calling that when they called to talk to me they both identified themselves by their first names instead of Bishop - - - - . I had not had any others do that. Interesting though.

Well, when I was told that Hank was going to be called, all that week when I thought of him and what is ahead for him in his stead, I cried tears of joy besides some condolences and congrats. My heart was full of gratitude to see him rise to the occasion and see how normal it looks to see him preside in his ward like that. I felt a sweet and loving Spirit overall with the brethren who spoke and leaders released. All good men.




One sister in the ward leaned over my shoulder afterward and said to me, "He will make such a fine bishop." I smiled and thanked her and thought how that is pretty much the indication that so many if not all of his ward felt and expressed to him, Lori and me personally. I was also so pleased that all of the siblings that live here could be there for you, Hank. I know it means a lot to have your family there to support you and give you the love and encouragement you need at these happy occasions. Hank has two good men to assist him in his leadership and I know they were called of God and will be a team and serve the Lord with all their hearts, might minds and strength.

The Stake Presidency were so amazing and carried over the most loving Spirit too as they conducted the meeting, ordinations and settings apart for each member of the new bishopric. My heart was indeed full and such a blessed memory made today.



It was my week to teach the Relief Society lesson, and felt a great love for my sisters in the gospel and the message that was given. I learned so much and expressed my gratitude for their love and support to sustain me as their teacher. I used a quote from Hank's talk that he gave in Sacrament meeting.




"We are the glue that holds together Heavenly Father's plan" and "We are the Lord's secret weapon." quoting Sister Sheri Dew. I liked what he said and wrote it down as best I could remember, with Hank's help. I felt fed and nurtured by the spirit and felt a measure of that as the lesson unfolded and we feasted upon the word and spirit.



This was a most rewarding day. My preparation for the lesson was sufficient and I did not fear. I encouraged the sisters to bear their testimonies in December or January for the end of or beginning of a new year. I hope and pray they will follow through. I really think sometimes that these sisters may underestimate the power they have as wives and mothers in gently guiding and teaching their families, and husbands collectively. "The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world".