Changes

Changes have always been difficult for me, and I just have to laugh when changes all seem to come at once. Heavenly Father certainly knows how to help us learn and grow.

After about a month and a half without classes, I began my summer semester on Monday. I knew it would be a challenging semester having two, fast-paced graduate courses at the same time, but I didn’t anticipate the amount of work both courses would require. Both courses- Parenting and Diversity- require a lot of reading, lectures, discussion boards, papers, and exams. It’s going to be a busy 6 weeks, but I think the time will fly by.

Thursday I got a call offering me the job I interviewed for! I begin June 17 which will be perfect. I’m excited for the opportunity, and a little nervous to learn a new role.

Two weeks ago (on Mother’s Day) our Bishop called me into his office and asked if I would serve as the ward Primary President. He said he knew I was busy, but “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.” I was very surprised because I am much younger and less experienced compared to many of our wonderful ward members, but I accepted. I was pleasantly surprised that just a few hours after that meeting I had names come into my mind of sisters to request to be my counselors. That timely revelatory response was reassuring to me as I faced this new responsibility. This Sunday we were sustained. I’m nervous, but excited to work with my awesome counselors and to serve the children. I’m grateful I know the children after having been the chorister for two and a half years.

Mark had a busy week this week too. Monday evening he got to go fishing in Willard Bay with Dr. Conover. He had such a good time and came home with three small mouth bass.

On Wednesday and Thursday he spent a lot of time helping his dad and brothers build the fence again. Around working on that project he tried to get ready to do more research with water fowl on the Great Salt Lake.

Friday he went to the bird refuge with Dr. Conover to find duck nests. They took turns driving the truck slowly so the chains on the extended bar would drag in the grass and scare the ducks out. They then could go find the nests and set cameras to watch the ducks.

Thursday morning we woke up to fallen trees and scattered debris. The whole week was quite stormy, but Wednesday day was especially windy.

Saturday we attended my cousin Tristin’s wedding! I love attending weddings in the temple and thinking about the blessing it is to have families for eternity. I also love seeing couples so happy and excited for their future together. Tristin and her husband will live close to us so I hope we will see them from time to time!