Well, I did it. I taught my first Gospel Doctrine class. You know, it wasn’t that bad. I wasn’t as nervous as I thought I would be, I managed to get a little class participation, and I think one or two people felt the spirit. In our ward, if you are good at this calling, they leave you in for a long time. So if I get released next month, you’ll know why.
For both the opening and closing prayers, I asked for volunteers. After class, the bishop approached me and said, “This isn’t a church of volunteers. When you need a prayer said, just call on someone.” I have found that following my bishop’s counsel has always let me aright, so I will be exercising that prerogatived from now on.
I don’t have much more to add, Sami is sitting next to me, busily tap-tap-tapping on her keyboard, so I expect there will shortly be a detailed account of our lives from the past two weeks posted to this website.
I do want to give ya’ll an update on my health. At my last visit to my doctor, I was released from all restrictions, with the caution to still be careful. My back and right are are still very sore, but I am learning what me limitation are, and am careful to test the envelop first, before going to far with any physical activity. I still can’t lay on my right side, and I don’t liked to be hugged too tight. This is not meant to be a laundry list of complaints, just a demonstration of how the Lord has healed and blessed me since the accident. Things could have been much worse, and the recovery could be much longer, but every day I witness little miracles and I am grateful that the Lord has saved my life and humbled me.
It was good to see the Laytons and the Vegas Thompson’s last weekend. It’s good to know they continue be good people and improve their lives each day. We are blessed to be associated with both families.
Jake took me for a ride around Vegas and showed me the developments he had a hand in developing. He also showed my the street he named after Mom. If any of you ever get a chance to drive down Janesville Lane, it’s quite a treat.
Steve took me on a tour of his companies facilities. It was nice to see where he works, and learn more about what he does. He’s involved with some pretty cool projects at work.
I guess that’s all from me for now. Look to Sami’s post for greater detail.
Gospel doctrine, huh? I think you would be great at that! Where did they put Mark?
Mark is now in the stake high council.
Hey Scott! Congrats on the new calling. Imagine being called to teach gospel doctrine before you had ever even been to gospel doctrine class!! That’s what happened to me 2 years after I was baptized. I’m sure you’ll do a much better job than I did!
I had to laugh at your comment about what Bishop Fisher said. I could just hear him saying that in my head! Good ol’ candid, straight to the point Bishop Fisher!
Glad to hear you are healing up nicely. We were praying for you every day for a long while there. Anyways, good luck with the new calling!