A Special Day

Today Russell was ordained and set apart to be a second counselor in the Bishopric in his ward. It is not something that Russ and Kristin even wanted pictures taken for. They are sure that there could have been many others in their ward to have been given this responsibility and it is just his sterwardship for a time. All that is true enough. But he was chosen and it was a great day for his Dad and Grandfather to be able to take part. Russ is humble and good and doesn't try to draw undue attention to himself. How grateful we are for family and today, especially for Russell!
Grandpa and Judy had just driven back from Nyssa yesterday after a week of moving Aunt Florence out of her home and getting it ready to sell. Judy packed all of Aunties things and then they drove home. It had to have been a big push for Grandpa to drive all the way up to Stanwood this morning, yet we were all so grateful to see him there! He got there just as the Sacrament meeting was coming to a close and Russ was bearing his testimony. It was great timing!

Nicole is definitely her mother's daughter. She stood next to Grandpa and told me to take a picture! Joseph immediately followed suit! Christy's older girls were back in their ward fulfilling their responsibilities.

To this convert of "some" years ago it is a very gratifying thing to have a husband as a bishop, a son as a counselor and a son-in-law as a counselor as well! My love of my savior and of his restored Gospel has given me many sweet blessings and this day is numbered among them! No matter where my children and grandchildren serve it matters not, but that they do serve and love the Lord matters immensely! I love that they also Love the Lord and show that by their service and activity in His Church!