I thought I was feeling overwhelmed 2 weeks ago. Now I know what overwhelmed REALLY feels like. Chris was just called as BISHOP. That's right, you read it correctly, Bishop. I have been going through so many emotions lately, I can't seem to stop crying. He is an amazing man. His love for people is unbelievable. (to be continued)
(continuation)
I STARTED this post right after Chris was set apart as Bishop. However, I have not been able to complete it because I couldn't stop crying. Today I feel I'll have a somewhat easier time expressing my feelings. It's amazing to me how the Lord works. I literally was getting to a point in my life when I was actually questioning whether or not the Lord new what I could handle and if he really knew me at all. This was during the very few short months that Chris was on High Council. I was at my breaking point. 2 weeks later, my husband is called as Bishop. REALLY? But ya' know what? I know that he will be busier and I know that it will be difficult. And even through these feelings of being overwhelmed, I KNOW that my Heavenly Father knows ME. And that he knows what I need. Crazy as it sounds, for some reason, I know that I need this. I don't know why, I just feel a different sense of love from God. I can't even explain it. The things I have been going through lately, that I couldn't even explain if I wanted to, but so many things have changed for me personally since this call to Bishop and I'm thankful for it.
Chris you are incredible. You will be amazing, as you already are. I LOVE YOU!!
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Congrats to Chris - he will be wonderful. And you will be too :) Call when you get overwhelmed and I will give you a break! Love ya!!! Jen
When Rachel told me he was called to bishop I was not surprised at all! He will be amazing, as will YOU! It takes BOTH of you to fulfill that calling. You will be a great "mother" of the ward. And it will be super hard, super emotional, super time consuming, and super amazing! Many blessings coming your way my friend!
You guys are AMAZING-what a great challenge. You will do a great job together! We are looking forward to Christmas!
Congratulations and condolences...Kirstin, I have thought about you guys so much since we talked last.
You are truly an amazing woman and Chris is truly an amazing man. Because of this beautiful truth, neither one of you could've married anything less than the best. You are BOTH up to this task...the Lord calls men to be bishops who can be supported and buoyed up by their wives.
Frankly, ever since I've known you, you've always exhibited the ability to do that and more for your husband, children and friends and other family, for that matter.
I wish you could see the way you absolutely sparkle with the light of Christ to other people. It's hard for us to know the impact our strengths have on others.
Although, it's the opposite affect, think of stinky feet. The pungent offender with the wreaking feet never fully knows the extent of the stink their feet leave because it's nothing new to them...since they are around it all the time. And yet they leave a trail of dry heaving people in their wake...
Again, TOTALLY the opposite affect but an illustration (for better or for worse) of the impact a person can leave.
Our whole family loves you, prays for you and has so much faith in both of you!! Have a super week, my beautiful, sparkly, way non-stinky footed friend!
Crazy!! Congratulations though, and good luck :) It's such a wonderful ward, he'll be awesome.
I just heard about this new event in your family and I thought I would check your blog to see if you posted about it...you did! Congratulations! I know exactly how you feel! But, like you said, the blessings are awesome! You will feel a difference right away. Chris will be an outstanding bishop. It goes without saying how great you will be too.
It has changed our life for the better. Nyle is a better husband, a better father and a better man because of his calling. I thank Heavenly Father every day for trusting in him to fulfill this important role. People sometimes say sorry to me for all the time he spends away, but I don't feel the pain. He comes home happier and more loving. Who could fight that?!
Just know you have friends on the other side of the mountain thinking of you! Hang in there!
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