Today during the afternoon session of General Conference, my dad was released. He has served for 9 (?) years as an Area Authority Seventy. When I heard his name, I felt so many emotions all at once. Mainly, I wanted to cry. But why? I think it was a mixture of sadness and relief. Sadness that my dad's, parents', and families' experiences and incredible blessings that have come from his calling over the last almost decade are ending, at least for now. Relief for my dad to have less pulling him from every direction. He's been so busy with this calling and I know he loved every minute of it, except for maybe that time his PDA dropped into the recycling bin at the office and got recycled right before Church Headquarters called and asked for a detailed report.
I guess I'm also a bit worried that now they'll get called to go on a mission. Exciting, true, but I am a mommy and daddy's girl and I can't imagine them being gone!
Anyway, if you've read this blog, you know how I feel about my dad and how much I admire and respect him. I love the example he has been to everyone of us and I'm so grateful for the hard work he puts into everything. Take a breath, dad! I love you!
3 comments:
How I love your family, and all of our Hicken family. It all goes along with that talk about change doesn't it? I keep reminding myself that I am happy to have my oldest getting ready to leave home and go to college. Love you!
Why did I not remember your Dad was in the Seventy? And ironically when they were reading names I was thinking how weird it would be if I KNEW one of the names. Maybe I should pay better attention.
I remember REALLY liking your dad when we met him. No wonder he has such a great daughter...
WoW! You come from GREAT parents! I am SOOO glad you figured out the key to Taryn's soft skin! I hope thats it, and she really will be ONE healthy Girl!!
I was just talking to Jeff about Disney, its really sad they have to throw those things in, sad.. sad.
I loved your post about Keara, she is really the sweetest girl EVER! Kloey loves her so much!! Your such a good momma!
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