Burgos Rama-Changing of the Guard

Our branch meeting today was a great meeting with a good spirit. Lynette said she could understand much of what was said in sacrament meeting and I felt like I could follow along in Sacrament meeting and in Priesthood. In sunday school it is easy to follow because we have the teachers manual in English.

Our Branch President, Pres. Cardus has moved to Barcelona because of work. The Stake President, Pres. Franco told how difficult it was to find someone to be the new Branch President. He interviewed everyone a couple of weeks ago but did not feel impressed to call anyone. He went home without calling a new Branch President. He said that he prayed about it and the spirit came to him very strongly and told him who the new B. President should be. He then talked about Nephi and how he was committed to "go and do the things the Lord commands" and how the Lord will sustain our new B. President, Pres. Mendoza. I think President Mendoza needed to here that talk. He seems like a humble man and looks a little overwhelmed. Both his councilors are men from South America. Lynette and I have noticed that they are always at church early setting up chairs and preparing the Sacrament. They both always greet us with a smile.

It is amazing to me that when ever there is a change in leadership, in a position that will directly influence me or my family, the calling is accompanied by a spirit of conformation. Whether it's a new President of the Church, a new Young Women's leader or a New Branch President, there seems to always be a spirit which lets me know the Lords will has been done. This was true with President Mendoza.

His has a tough job ahead of him. He is following a wonderful priesthood leader who really knew how to serve with love, with good humor and with optimism. President Cardus will be missed. President Mendoza's task is very similar to what it is going to be like for someone to follow Bishop Rife ,our Bishop in Orem. I'm going to do what I can to sustain Pres. Mendoza and who ever follows Bishop Rife.

Madison came home with us today after church. It is the last time she will get to be with my mother before my mother returns home. I think Madison is starting to feel some of the pressures of living with another family so it was nice for her to get away for the afternoon and spend time with us and her Grandma.