New Bishopric

Yikes! The month is almost over.....already? I am happy today that there is progress. The lady that I deal with while doing taxes woke up and realized that she was in the wrong for her actions and her comments toward me. She went out of her way to personally apologize in person for what she said and how she did it. That made it so easy to forgive and let go. For that I am very happy.

Sunday we were blessed with a new Bishopric. Bishop Frandsen was released just 3 weeks shy of 7 years of being bishop. Bryan Cox and Bill Anderson were released as well. Bill is also retiring from the shipyard at the end of March as well. Talk about lifting huge loads. I can honestly say that I do not think anyone was surprised that our new bishop is Chris Bryon. He is such a good and humble man. Some for months jokingly called him Bishop Byron. We now get to tease him as he LOVES the movie Nacho Libre. I think we were kind of surprised at his counselors but good choices none the less. First counselor is Matt Holyoak, attorney and Second Counselor is Michael Redd. They will guide the ward well. I did tell Chris that I hesitated to say congratulations as it was more like condolences but that he has full support. I guess that Best Wishes is the best that could be said.

Baseball tryouts are next week and Michael is a nervous wreck. I am sure he will do well. People that we know that are now in college playing baseball have said that the coaches are already talking about him so I am sure that is good to know.

We did have to deal with someone making the statement that the men in the church are lazy about their spirituality and callings compared to women. I am sure that was not what she intended to say, but unfortunately that is what came out. I know she really hurt Justin. He said something to the person and they
have talked about it. It was just very insensitive.

Talking about insensitive! Yipes! Dave (Justin's Step-dad) just called to say that Justin's Great-Grandma Ross passed away. He said to send a funny condolence card to he could laugh about it. It is no laughing matter. I know that people deal with death differently but the cold and callousness was just horrific. I am sure that Grandma Virginia is just really hurt. It is her mom. I am sure it is a relief in some ways but it still hurts.
I never knew her but my heart goes out to Virginia. This is when she needs support and not crappy attitude.

Well better get busy. TTFN!