Bishop Stannix

 Today marks the end of over five years of service in an amazing bishopric for Mike, and the beginning of at least five more years of service as he was called as the Bishop of our ward.

 I wish I could have recorded the looks on the children’s faces as they heard the news during our Sunday services today. 

I’ve been asked by those we had permission to share with how I am feeling about my husband serving in such a heavy calling while we juggle everything that comes with our busy family life, and I honestly have felt at peace. While Mike likes to know where he will be in the next few years and carefully plan, I tend to take a more faith based approach to life, taking things as they come and knowing that the Lord will help me handle the extra load.

I look forward to being by his side sustaining and supporting him as only a wife can as he throws his whole heart into this new call to serve. I know he is close to the spirit and will receive the inspiration necessary. I have personally witnessed the way the Lord has quietly prepared him and his heart over these past few months and I know he will always strive to do what is right. 

I am grateful to the good men who agreed to serve alongside him and I know that these callings come from the Lord. There is no denying it. He is so present in each of our lives, if we choose to see it.

 I’m so grateful for the support of all of our family and friends. I love this Gospel and my Saviour Jesus Christ.