Though we've had another pseudo-snow day since then, last week it was WARM! We went out to look for birds and buds at a park. We found few signs of spring, but many signs of winter (in the picture below).
How else are we growing? Paul was called to be 2nd Counselor in the bishopric in our ward. I am so happy for him. Callings that make you stretch also make you grow. In our recent Gospel Principles lesson on work, I loved how it said that "As we become like Him, our work will become like His work...'to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man.'" We start out as children learning simple tasks, which grow ever more complex as we grow. Being involved in Heavenly Father's work is the most complex, important task of all, and prepares us for more work in the eternities.
What other growth? Well, Quinn was accepted to BYU, and should get a full tuition scholarship! YAAY! We had thought about having him work the year between high school and mission; Paul wishes he'd done that. But honestly, the kid is so darn mature that he'll do well. I think he'll have more growth in that setting than he would with another year at home (though we'll miss him like CRAZY!)
And last, I'm growing! I've had trouble with underweight babies in the past, but this time Junior is doing great. I really think that it was working as an ICU nurse -- 12 hour night shifts in a stressful environment are not conducive to happy pregnancies. But all is well -- we're so blessed.
Within the past six months I've kept making announcements to my family: Stake YW Pres., pregnant, adopting, Lindy's engaged, and now Paul's in the bishopric. But they've all been happy growth -- it could have been that someone has cancer!
