Wednesday, April 29, 2009

My Dad, the Patriarch

Dad has always been the patriarch of our family, but recently he received a new calling. He has been called as the new patriarch of our stake! How wonderful that we live in the same stake! Of course, he could give his grandchildren blessings no matter where they live, but it's really great to be close.

I am so proud of my dad. The call was so unexpected. I don't think one ever expects to receive a calling like that. Dad says he's a little overwhelmed, but knows that with the Lord's help he can do the job. He will be ordained and set apart this Sunday.

1 comment:

Miriam said...

Tell your dad congratulations. That is really neat. When our brother-in-law was called he was President Hinckley's hearing aid specialist and he asked Pres. Hinckley if he had any advice for him. Pres. Hinckley said, "The only advice I can give you is to pray really, really hard." That is good advice.