Grateful for positive influences

This Sunday we had a change in our church leadership, and Bishop Blair was released, and Bishop Read was put in as our new Bishop. I have the greatest respect for both of those men, who have meant a lot in my life.

Ironically during church on Sunday I thought a lot about how they also meant a lot to John Bloxham, what a positive influence they had in his life, and how much he appreciated them. John served as executive secretary when he was in the Mount Vernon ward with Bishop Read as Bishop. John continues to seek counsel from Bishop Blair, as he has many times over the years. I sometimes get mad at myself for having fallen for John and not seeing how deceptive he was. It may be selfish to say so, but it is comforting to know that there were also others who cared a lot for him and his well-being.

Sister Blair and Sister Read are both high in the amazing category. They both have compassionate spirits that exude in positive ways to many around them. I know that church leadership can lead to unexpected difficulty and heartache, but it also brings great blessings and insights, and I am so grateful for those in the Belle Haven ward who have been responsive to their calls to serve.