Tuesday, November 15, 2011

A Little Free Time?

Yes, my busy, busy, busy Hubby is now just busy, busy. He was relieved of one of his "busy's" this past weekend when we had Elders Higham and Wilson here from Southern Cal and Salt Lake City respectively.
We had received a letter a month or so ago advising him of the change to be made in our Stake Presidency. In our church the Stake President is the one who trains and supports the Bishops of the area. Our Stake (as in a tent stake - something that gives support and permanence to the tent, or church) has 7 congregations in it and each has a Bishop in charge. My Hubby was that guy the Bishops went to for advise, instruction, and help with their organizations, people, and problems.
I have a philosophy that Bishops have to deal with screwed up kids and crazy women. Stake Presidents have to deal with the people who made them screwed up and crazy. (don't quote that)
John was the Stake President for the past 9 years which is a typical length of time for one to serve in this capacity. Most people couldn't hold down this position while still making a good living for his family, being on 3 extra Board of Directors for other companies, being an involved father (Remember 9 years is a long time. We had 4 kids at living at home when he was called to serve.), and an excellent husband, but my Hubby can do it all with seeming ease. He is quite an amazing guy. He now gets to breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy a few other things. Maybe he'll even get a new hobby.
Our new Stake President is Brent Knudsen. He has been our Bishop the past 5 years and he is another busy, busy organized wonder.
Good luck and our prayers are with the Knudsen's.
Good luck to the Hubby too, as he has to fill some extra time with something he enjoys while not driving me too crazy. I have no doubt in his ability to do that. Like I said, "He is amazing!" (You can quote me on that.)
Posted by VK at 5:59 PM
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5 comments:

  1. RobinfromCANovember 15, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Haha! I love your definition of a Stake President's job! I think you've come pretty close! And, as Elder Higham pointed out, your hubby managed to do an excellent job and keep all his hair at the same time! I hope your phone is getting more quiet. Ours is slowing down.

    Robin

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  2. moanaNovember 15, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Dave and I were mentioning that we didn't know your family until John became our stake president. You are both amazing and I'm glad our paths had opportunity to cross.

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  3. anitamombanitaNovember 16, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    haha...love love love your definition. And I think it's so true. But the stake president also gets to do some other things...more fun things... like sending off missionaries and receiving them back home at the end of their service (at least when they complete it fully, right?) :)

    So glad he was MY stake president and that I got to know you better too. Maybe we need to make another Machu Picchu like trek, eh, with all that extra time you now have...

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  4. Susan AndersonNovember 16, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    *I have a philosophy that Bishops have to deal with screwed up kids and crazy women. Stake Presidents have to deal with the people who made them screwed up and crazy. (don't quote that)*

    I laughed out loud at this.
    He's done a wonderful job and will be missed.
    Dave thinks he is the best guy ever.

    =)

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  5. the hillsNovember 17, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    job well done daddy-o! & you too mama!
    like your picture choice too. ;)

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