What's up? Can you believe how fast time is flying? Cassidy is about to finish her Junior year of high school. Yikes! Summer is almost upon us.
So Dad, I just wanted to write and congratulate you again on the new call to serve. As a member of the Bishopric, you will be looked up to and respected even more than you were before. I have always looked up to the Bishopric a lot. How are you feeling? Did you know that was coming?
I think you are going to do a fantastic job. I know that the Lord has been preparing you for a long time for this.
Elder David A. Bednar gave a talk in General Conference not too long ago about "The Load". Basically he taught how we and the Lord place weight in our own spiritual truck beds. Now, there is good weight and bad weight. Bad weight is the not so important things of the world. They provide entertainment and take up time, but they do not provide the necessary weight to provide traction. Good weight is things like a calling to the Bishopric. They are not easy, they take up a lot of time and a lot of effort. They sometimes cause us great growing pains. But that load is heavy enough to give the truck traction to continue down the path of progression.
I am behind you 100% Dad! This call to serve is now one of the biggest priorities in your life now. Make the most of it. Strengthen your testimony and deepen your conversion, learn and re-learn the doctrine. Follow the brethren. Give all that you are to the Lord and His people in the River 5th Ward and you will be amazed at who you become. This is a great opportunity for you to grow Dad! I love, support, and sustain you. Let me know what I can do to help. I love you and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Love,
Elder Backus
Cody has shared that Elder Watson and Richards are 2 of his favorite companions as they have served together with President & Sister Heap. Today, Cody drove them to the airport and sent them home as they have finished their 2 year service. I am sure it was an emotional day for them all.....
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