My Dad was released as Stake President in Show Low today. Even though we knew this day was coming, I was surprised how emotional I was about the whole thing. I'm mostly sad for my Dad and all his new free time. There hasn't been a time in my life that he wasn't serving in the church. It is all that I have known. He has been such a good example to me. His testimony is unwavering and his love for his "people" is great. These words feel generic but it is how I feel today. I am thankful for the opportunity my Dad had to serve.
I love my Mom. She talks loud when she is nervous and cracks jokes that she won't remember later - we get to remind her what she said at the pulpit. "I said that? Oh, Mikey really?" Her testimony is strong and like Elder Lesuer of the seventies said today she "still has some buck in her", for which I am grateful. I pray she is around for a lot longer to show me the way.
Elder Lesuer also talked today about the blessings that would come to the new stake president and his family. Angels will protect them and guide them. Some of these angels are members of the stake. He asked the congregation to protect them as they would a valueable treasure. It was then that I realized how blessed my family has been these past 9 years. Macy was just a baby when my Mom called to tell us we'd better get up the mountain - there has been a call. We have felt the physical protection of angels. We have felt the love and the guidance of the Lord. We have been blessed with 3 more amazing children in our home. Healthy children. And the Lord has seen fit to bless us financially. I told my Dad today that I hope this retirement is short and temporary. Heaven knows Jace and I need all the angels and blessings we can get.
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| Note: Mikael was asleep in the car. She was an angel today. |
8 comments:
Your parents are great people. I remember well your dad being in the stake presidency when we were teenagers. If I am not mistaken, he has to have served as a counselor and then the president for something like 15 years straight! That is remarkable. His service is greatly appreciated I am sure.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your parents!
What a dang cute family you Seaman's are! My mom called the other night and told me your dad had been released and how he has been in higher up positions for the past 25 years, amazing!!! How do you do that and to think sometimes I get tired of being the activity day leader that meets twice a month. What a good example your family is!
I cant even blog about it still. Because it might be like I am writing an obituary. Remember I used to call Grandma every night and she would pay me to do it??? I have started that job again less pay with dad. Great photos.
I'm glad you posted about this. I had to write it in my journal. It's funny how you don't think about the blessings(or even realize there are some) until there's a chance you may lose them. I came home this weekend humbled and grateful for such good parents. Dad looks so handsome!
I love Mike and Kim. They are so great!!!
I just love your parents and all your family! I have so many fun memories growing up!! What great examples your parents are!!
I'm so glad I got to read this. My husband first served in a Bishopric with Mike and learned from and loved him so much. I worked in Presidency with Kim and felt the same. You girls are all doing great things, just like your wonderful parents.
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