When President Andersen announced my name to be the second counselor in the bishopric my heart was pounding. I could feel it as it raced the blood through my arteries, straining my neck against the collar of my shirt. I was asked to sit on the stand. Although I was nervous and my hand trembled as I held the hymnal, I did feel good to be up there. I still feel like John Christensen. I felt inadequate as usual during my temple recommend interview with Bishop Shelley. How could I possibly say yes to a question asking if I was totally honest in all my dealings with my fellowmen. I said yes. What does that say about me?
I called Dad tonight and had a good talk with him. It was mostly about trivial stuff like tennis but it felt comfortable to talk with him. At the end of the conversation I told him, as I often do, that I loved him. I must have caught him off guard or something miraculous happened, because he said "I love you too." I almost went into a state of shock! That must be the first time in the last 15 years of so that I can remember him saying those exact words! I've always known that he has loved me but there truly is something magical about those three words.
Finals week is coming up this week. I have three tests to take in three days. I hope that I can stay current in my journal!
I don't remember exactly what President Andersen said as I was being set apart as a counselor in the bishopric, but I do remember the feeling of closeness to spiritual things. It did feel good.
JC
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