Changes in the White house

 (Bishop Burch, my dad, Bishop White, Bro. Ashcroft, and Gunner)

Two weeks ago Andrew told me that a member of the stake presidency wanted to talk with us.

So after we went to choir we headed over to the stake offices. President Wilcock and President Passey were waiting and told Andrew that President Decker would be ready to meet with him soon.

Well Andrew went in and I visited with the counselors. No biggie. Then Andrew came out and President Decker said he wanted to talk with me next.

We talked about my family, what stake I grew up in, and how Andrew and I met. We also talked about my testimony. He then asked me if I had any idea why we were there. I told him I had an idea... of course I didn't  want to blurt out I think my husband will be the next Bishop. What if thats not it?

Well that was it, and President Decker testified to me that he knew Andrew was to be the new Bishop of the Mountain Vista ward.  I felt the spirit so strong of course I knew it also..  He asked me if I could support my husband in this calling, it's a very time consuming job, and can't be done without support.  I told him yes. As Andrew came back in we then talked with the stake presidency together.

They are great men. They gave us wonderful advise as I held Andrew's trembling hand, tears were in our eyes.

Now Andrew would need to pray about who the Lord was preparing to be his counselors.

We left the Stake Presidents office feeling a little in shock.

We attended the temple on Tuesday and again on Thursday. Counselors were chosen through earnest prayer and called. Brother Ballard and Brother Janes had accepted.

It was a very long week but also a blessing to have Andrew's mom visiting from her mission. Her ticket home was delayed a day so she could come to sacrament meeting with us when Andrew would be sustained.

As Sunday approached I knew they would have the previous Bishopric and their wives bear their testimonies, then the new Bishopric the their wives.

I kept thinking maybe there wouldn't be enough time and the would have to cut me out. I have a VERY strong testimony but get so blasted nervous standing in front of people. Every rational thought I have ever had leaves my brain.

The closer I got to the church the more my body seemed to be vibrating. I felt pretty ill.

Sitting on our bench with family all around us, my parents, Andrew's mom and some of his siblings was kind of fun as people noticed the Stake presidency in full on the stand. I saw many people start looking around to see who had visitors on their benches.

Well the sacrament was passed and the change in the Bishopric was sustained.

I ended up bearing my testimony and all I can tell you is words came out... hard to remember what they were.

I have a testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel. I know this is the true church. There is no doubt in my mind. I love a good plan and the Lord has laid out the perfect plan for us. The Savior had provided the atonement so that we can repent and continue to improve and become better all the time. I know we have  a living prophet on the earth, and I love to hear the words of President Monson. I know our Stake Presidency is called of God and that my husband is who the lord wants to lead our ward right now. I feel so blessed to have a guide through this life and to know the purpose. I would be lost without it.

It's been a week now with Andrew as the bishop, and already we have been blessed. I have a great love for Bishop Burch having worked with him while I was in young womens and as Andrew has served as one of his counselors.  

We were able to attend the temple with Lacey Hudson a new member of the church in our ward. It was her first time and it was a beautiful experience to be in the temple with her on Friday. I have felt the spirit so much in the last two weeks and I am grateful for the love that has already been shown to us.

So here we go. It's going to be busy I am sure it will all work out just right. It always does as long as we have faith in the plan out Heavenly Father has for us.