That's what President Anderson said to me Wednesday evening. After serving as the "EQP" for almost 2 and 1/2 years, I was done. I was in and out of his office in less than five minutes. Just before we met, I thought I was getting an assignment to speak in stake conference . . . How clueless I was!
Needless to say, I was shocked--and a little hurt. Here I had been on the inside all this time and the next minute it's all gone; with a nice thank you of course. I was upset I hadn't gotten some type of warning, especially since I thought my release would have come next summer. My emotions told me I was being let go a little too early, that I had somehow lost favor . . . I still had young men to advance and brethren to strengthen.
Of course, the next day and with each new day I see the wisdom with how the Lord works. Not that I liked it, but I believe it is all for the best and wisdom prevailed. The bitter taste of pride I had is gone and I am looking forward to a little R&R, no telling how long that will last. I have come to love about 90% of my quorum really well (the other 10% have a face only a mother could love. :) ) and I will miss certain aspects of my calling and HT reporting will not be one of them.
While it might have been nice to 'know' beforehand, it instead come at the right time, by the right person, in the right place. Ok, where did I put that tissue . . .
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How we learn from experience in this life!! How many times have we seen Bishops, Stake Pres, or Elder quorum presidents released and never thought twice about how they must feel about not holding that calling any longer. How easy it is to let our pride get in the way of what the Lord may have in mind for us...inside and out of church callings.
I'm very proud of you, Son. It sometimes take experiences like this to help us learn and grow from and understand others better because of it. I'm sure the Lord has other things in mind for you...you are indeed one of his valiant servants!
I love you, Carlitos!
....now...where IS That tissue?
Well, Carlos, so it's happened....you've been released. I know, very personally, how difficult that can be - especially when you loved your calling, felt that your weren't done, and then felt like the release is a punishment, somehow. It also is evident that you are already in the 'healing' process, and the Lord continues to love you and teach you and refine you in that 'refiners fire'. I love you like a son, because you love and take care of all 'my girls'. God Bless you in your next calling in the church and in life.
I'm waiting for news on the new calling. I'm thinking Bishop. LOL
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