Church bench reunion...

After 5 1/2 years, our family is reunited once again on one church bench. Today Chad was released from serving as a counselor in the bishopric. This calling has span a ward split and two bishops. It was definitely a bittersweet day. With the length of time he has served, we sensed his days were numbered. Chad has loved this opportunity to serve. The bishop joked that there might be a revolt among the youth. Chad was especially connected to the youth and will miss being with them. I, for one, will miss seeing Jenna sit with him during the closing hymn. (The bishop has a son the same age and both kids would sit on their daddy's laps during the closing hymn.) However, I am looking forward to having a shoulder to lean on and a hand to hold. Oh yes, sleeping in and watching the CBS Sunday Morning News in bed won't be so bad either. :)

Some of you might find it interesting to know that Nick Madsen, a dear friend from Colorado, was called to replace Chad. We had fun teasing the Madsens that our plan had worked....now they know why we wanted them to moved into the ward! ;)