The Newest Ward Widow

So, I decided now that Ben’s been in there for a couple weeks, I would discuss his new calling in the Bishopric. He is responsible for coordinating Sacrament meetings, Single Adults, and the Young Women and Deacons. (There could be more, but that’s all I know of). Timewise, he’s really not gone that much more. In fact, I think he’s home more during the week but gone longer on Sundays. I was worried I’d feel isolated from him because there’s so much stuff he can’t discuss with me. But, we’ve been able to talk about topics for sacrament meeting, and he’s trying to get to know the youth better so I keep suggesting he teach seminary and he did once. That was nice. Ben also really likes the people he is serving with in the Bishopric, and I think he is relieved to not be handling welfare matters anymore. The biggest difference, and the hardest part for me, is that I don’t have his help anymore at church on Sundays. Sadie just hit the age where she has a lot of restless energy and wants to get down and walk around. Some weeks she is an angel but other weeks she throws tantrums when she can’t go walking and I have to leave the meeting. But even if Ben were sitting with us I’m not sure that would change things. So, all in all, it’s actually turned out to be a good thing.