New Calling

Jared was called into the bishopric yesterday. It was a busy day for him and a an emotional day for us both. Jared leaned over to me in church and told me he knew his Mom and Dad were there. There have been a few special moments in our life that we truly have felt their presence. After the Stake President called him and the ward sustained him and he was asked to come up to the stand, I had a hard time letting go of his hand. I really am going to miss not sitting by him in church, not just because I am left with four kids to take care of by myself! At least I can wink at him.
My parents were able to be there. They were kind enough to postpone their vacation to do so. My dad was able to confirm Jared as a High Priest. My Dad said he felt like he was doing it in proxy for Scott, Jared's dad. Jared was told in his blessing how much his Mom and Dad love him and that they were pleased with him. It really was a special moment. I love Jared and know he will be a blessing to our ward.

Rewarding work

Seven years ago I compiled a book of memories, journals, pictures and life histories, called The Life and Legacy of Scott Ray Peck and Janice Anne Lawlor(Jared's Mom and Dad). They had been killed by a drunk driver at age 32 and 35, Janice being nine months pregnant. Sadly my book has been sitting on our bookshelf for quite a long time. I took it out to show a friend last night. Well, this morning Cara came up to me in tears, holding the book. She showed me all the things she had been reading about for the last hour. She is learning about her grandparents she will not get to know in this life. THIS was the reason I put my heart and soul into this book, so my children can know Grandma and Grandpa. It meant a lot to me to see her treasure this book. Just one more testimony of the importance of recording a family history.