Released

I hesitate to write this post--mostly because Reed hates to be the center of attention. But, of all the stuff we currently have going on, this is part of the story.

Reed was released today from his calling in the Bishopric. I don't know what the proper thing to feel is, and I'm note sure how I feel about all of it. I'm sure on some level there is relief. It has been 7 1/2 years since we went to church with Reed instead of meeting him there. We haven't even had a few weeks off inbetween callings during that time. The day we brought Collin home from the hospital Reed was called in for an appt. and issued the call to be the Ward Clerk. You would think in that much time I would have perfected getting 5 people ready and out the door on time and peacefully--alas, no. Today, when Reed joined the family on our bench it was different. After about 5 minutes, Zoe crawled up on his lap and then said "Daddy, do you get to sit with us all the time now?". It was so cute.

I think that because this change is part of the bigger change in all our our lives, it's hard to isolate the feelings. But I do know this, I'm so proud of Reed. I'm so grateful that he is willing and able to serve the Lord. I'm grateful for how he conducts himself and the example he sets for our family and our boys especially. In the end, being in a Bishopric is no different than being a nursery teacher, but because of the visibility, it does feel like the family is more involved and more impacted. But, without a doubt, I know our family has grown and been blessed by the Lord because of Reed's faithful service.

These photos were taken the day Reed was set apart as a counselor and ordained to be a High Priest. His dad came to do the ordination and it was a neat experience. I was also there when Reed was ordained to be an Elder before he went to BYU. It was weird to reflect back on that, but I'm also so glad we have so much history together.