Bishop Allen

Today the handsome man I married was sustained as the new bishop of our ward. I've had several people ask me if they should congratulate us or extend their condolences. I understand both, believe me, but I have to say it is a happy thing. Do we feel completely overwhelmed and humbled? Beyond belief. But honestly, we have so many blessings and Heavenly Father is so incredibly good to us, how could we not feel it a privilege to serve? Especially to be able to serve the wonderful people of our ward who we have grown to love.

Not once since we met with the stake president have I questioned Jacob's ability to be the kind of bishop he is supposed to be. I know it as deeply as I know anything. My only sadness lies with the heavy weight that I know it will be for him at times and selfishly, because I adore my husband and love spending time with him. The kids and I will miss him for sure. But my mom told me something quite a while ago that I've thought of many times since Thursday night. Several years back, Billy Graham's wife said, "I decided a long time ago, I would rather have 10% of his time than 100% of anyone else's." That is how I feel about my husband.

Because after all, I'm Bishop Allen's biggest fan.