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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Our New Bishop


Well, I have been waiting for three weeks now to post this! John was sustained as the Bishop of the Terra Vista Ward today. Wow, I still can't believe it! He will be so great! It was a fabulous Sunday and weekend. We had our family, Marc and Misty, Sarah and Jeff, and Amy, (Clark was home so very ill!! We missed you Clark!) and John's brother and sister in law, Jim & Debbie, Debbie's parents, John's mom and step father, Amy's inlaws, the Beesleys, 11 out of 15 grandkids, (one of which just now took a blue marker to ALL my walls and doors and pictures, so I am NOT HAPPY right now) I am ignoring it and letting the mom's deal with it!!!! So as I was saying.....We are all excited and know that he will do the best job as our new Bishop. So now since he is retired, he now has a full time job. Working for the Lord! What better job could you ask for?? I know all the members will be very supportive of him. I am proud of him and will look forward to sitting with my best friends, Jim and Marie for the next 6 years!! Love you honey!
PS~ The marker came off!!! and I didn't take a picture of him today. It was too crazy, so next week I will try to take a nice 'Bishop' pic and post it!

Posted by kim/ Gramma Stokes at 6:37 PM  

9 comments:

Becky said...

That is so exciting!!! I can totally believe it. Give him a great big hug from me and tell him he will do GREAT!!! What a lucky ward.

February 2, 2009 at 1:27 AM
THE TOKI TRIBE said...

Jada says "Sorry" about the marker!! Good thing it came off, I think i would have NEVER been invited back!! We had a great time, the food was yummy...and dad will do great!!!

February 2, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Cheri' said...

I talked to Wendy today, I think John will be great! It's always exciting to get a new bishop. How do you feel about being the bishops wife? Now all eyes are on you.

February 2, 2009 at 8:06 PM
The Brugger Bunch said...

I can't think of a more wonderful person to be Bishop. He will be amazing! I have always been touched by the love that he shows to his family and his compassion and willingness to serve others. He will be able to share those same qualities to his ward family, and will touch the lives of so many~ He will be amazing!

February 3, 2009 at 8:50 AM
Rey and Melanie said...

Thats awesome!!! He will be perfect for the job! I'm so happy for you guys.

February 3, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Sha said...

Congrats I think!! He will be great. Now I can call you the mother of the ward!!!

February 5, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Allison said...

Why can't we be in Terra Vista ward NOW?? Bishop Stokes! Has a nice ring to it. He will be awesome. Are you ready Kim? I am sorry that we didn't hook up when I was in town, the time was too short and Jake decided to get a ride down from BYU and it was all CRAZY! This summer (before jake's mission) we will come and we will see ya then! Congrats to your family! Many blessings are coming your way!

February 7, 2009 at 3:33 PM
ma'elePHOTO said...

How exciting.... I knew it'd have something big, I kept telling Sarah SP, but she just laughed! What a neat time for your family!

February 9, 2009 at 12:28 AM
Mindie said...

That is so great. He will be AMAZING! I have always thought the world of John and I know he will touch so many hearts. Congrats ~

February 25, 2009 at 8:15 PM

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