This morning as I were getting ready for church Kyle yelled up the stairs, "We got the call, Honey." We knew the bishopric was being released today, with the calling of a new bishop and thought we were in the clear with no phone calls from the Stake all week long. We hurried and got dressed so we could be in Provo a half an hour before church. Though we didn't know for sure, we talked about the real possiblity that Kyle would be recalled as a counselor. I will be honest in saying that I was really hoping that I would finally arrive at the point when I could have my husband to help me get the kids ready before church, sit by me during sacrament meeting to battle the crazy kids and that Sunday wouldn't feel like another work day with Kyle gone for 8 hours of the day. The comforting thought was that I had did it before and I could just keep doing what I was doing. So, we prepared for what was to come.
He did get recalled, though now first counselor. And though I did my little rebellion within myself wondering why young families are called to time consuming positions, I am okay with it. I trust that there will be blessings come from it. I actually depend on it.
When we were driving down to Provo the thought came to me and I spoke it to Kyle, "If this is how we are going to save our children, then we will do it." I know our little family will be blessed by Kyle's willingness to serve. I am thankful for my wonderful husband.
4 comments:
Your faith is inspiring, Michelle. I know you didn't write this for me to respond this way, but as one of your last posts quoted Kyle's boss (Elder Holland's son?), I agree with him that "you are the future of the church." I love that I know you now so someday when you guys are world-wide leaders I can say that I knew you! Thanks for being such great examples. Love you guys.
Hang in there Michele, Kyle is truly an amazing guy/leader and they need people like him in those kinds of callings. You are amazing too with the way you can handle 4 kids alone. Really! :)
I whole-heartedly agree. You are a wonderful family!
I take such strength from your attitude! Though Phill is usually gone for Army reasons, I've also had moments where I've wondered why he has the calling he does (2nd couns. in the E.Q.), but I always come back to the same conclusion--it's a blessing.
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