we are busy. work, callings, and little ones. so, so busy. several weeks ago, before we left on our wonderful vacation to the west and to our families, i was ready to vent. to the blog or whoever would listen. i felt maxed out and i know dan did as well.
thankfully, i caught my breath, found a reserve of energy and pushed on.
then, just days before leaving town, we were asked to meet with a counselor in the stake presidency. we were anxious.
when i heard him say to dan, "we'd like to call you as 2nd counselor in the new bishopric.", all i felt was peace. i looked at dan and thought of all his many responsibilities, all the things he's trying to balance, and all the things he'd like to do but doesn't have time for. yet i knew he would say yes and start serving.
we weren't in town for the announcement or the changes but now we're back and the busyness has started right where it left off.
the day before his new calling was extended, while he was still serving as elder's quorum president, dan found out at the last minute that a family needed help moving and it was super early in the morning. i tried my darndest to tell him he shouldn't feel obligated but he went anyway. i was wrong and i'll admit it. today a letter came in the mail, from the family he helped move that morning.
"Dear Brother Skinner,
We cannot express to you how grateful we are to you for helping us move. Especially knowing how busy you are between family, work, and your hectic calling, we are deeply humbled by the time you sacrificed to lighten our moving burden! Thanks again."
i feel so humbled by this whole experience - the family's gratitude, the lesson i learned, and by dan's willingness to serve in any way that's asked of him. i know that the next two years will be even busier than i could have ever imagined. but they will be wonderful too. our family will grow stronger and be blessed because of his service.
i am grateful for an incredible husband who works and loves and serves with everything that he has. i love you dan!
8/12/2011
Humbled
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Dear Marie,
A lot of people have told me that Alexa married a man just like her dad. And she did. Exaclty. Handsome, faithful, valiant, true, honest, hard working, and spiritual.
You did exaclty the same thing. You married a man just like your dad. As you were describing Dan's new calling, the only thing I could think of was your own father, Jeremy having served as his counselor, as they worked,served in the bishopric together, went to school and supported growing families.
Just remember behind every great man is a wonderful wife. (and I say that with every bit of respect) not trying to be un-humble :)
Love you and your family. Many blessings will be yours!
Love,
Amy Call
Looks like we're in the same boat with husbands and callings! It definitely will be a learning experience. Sorry we weren't able to see you guys while you were here... glad you had a refreshing trip.
Wow. What a guy! And what a wife for carrying on at the homestead with out him there, especially after just having a new baby.
Once I heard a man say (in a talk he was giving) that life in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is not one of comfort but of commitment. You guys are good examples of that.
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