For starters, the surprise was NOT a present. I totally spaced and the kids and I didn't get Ben anything. I know, I know, bad wife/mother! I did make a nice brunch before church, though. We had to go to church early for some meetings and this is where the surprise comes in...
Ben was called to be the 1st counselor (only counselor right now) in the branch presidency. For those of you not familiar with our church, it means that he assists our "minister". It means more meetings and responsibilities, but we feel confident that it will also bring our family more blessings. It wasn't a total shock since our whole leadership has recently moved away, or are in the process of moving. One thing that will take some getting used to is not having him sit with us during church. I think as long as I can keep Keri from charging up onto the stand we should be okay though. :)
After the meetings and our regular church service we had a "linger longer" (potluck). I love getting to visit with everyone. There are so few of us that it really does have a family feel to it. I made deviled eggs and Mom's fruit salad. Both were big hits...no leftovers. I'm not even sure that Ben got an egg.
We came home and relaxed with the kids after that. All in all, a pretty good day.
Oh, and Ben picked up a gift for himself the other day so don't feel too sorry for him. ;)
Congratulations, I think? I'm sure Ben will do an amazing job in the branch presidency and that Keri will get used to seeing him up on the stand. Jared and our girls have a special signal they pass on Sundays - maybe you guys could come up with something?
ReplyDeleteBen's feeling better about it now that they've called a 2nd counselor. And Keri's already used to it. If I let her she'd spend every Sunday sitting with either the Bowens or her friend Lily. :)
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