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In our church, everything is done by a "lay" ministry.  No one gets paid…we all just perform duties when called upon.  The leaders (who are also called by other leaders) pray to know who to ask, and seek inspiration when it's time to let someone have a break and "call" someone new. 

Since January of 2005 Derek has been serving as a Counselor in our ward's Bishopric.  Essentially, he has been an assistant to the Bishop (the priesthood leader of our local congregation).  Each ward has their own Bishop.  Each Bishop has 2 counselors and a secretary and a clerk.  Derek has served under Richard Platt in the Frisco 4th Ward, as 1st counselor and Ken Taylor in the Frisco 5th Ward, as 2nd counselor.  This has meant that he's been gone most of the day on Sundays.  And it's meant that he didn't sit with us during our Sunday meetings…I've been on my own.  It's meant he's been gone every Wednesday night.  It's meant he's been at various other meetings, activities, baptisms, dances, etc during the week.  It's meant that he's been BUSY! 

But it's also meant that he's been able to rub shoulders with great men and women.  It's meant that he's had a tremendous opportunity to love and care about the people he's served.  It's meant that he's grown spiritually and emotionally.  It's meant that he's been able to serve the children and the youth, which he loved.  It's meant that he's been able to learn and share and study and work.  And it's meant that me and the kids have come to appreciate him more.

This past Sunday he was released from that duty.  And we were both a little sad (not the boys…they were thrilled!).  It's been a great blessing to our family.  But we're also thrilled to have him back with us on Sunday, and in our meetings.  We get to sit as a family in church! 

But, there is always more work to be done, and he has accepted a new calling to be the Cub Committee Chair for our Cub Scout troop.  This will also mean a LOT of work.  And he's excited to get going on it.

Derek…job well done.  I love you.