This is the second in a series. First post is here.
A few years ago, when I was serving as a bishop, I had a wonderful, strange experience that I have only shared with a few people in my circle. And after this post, at least three more people will be in that ever-expanding circle.
It was Sunday morning, and we had just finished up the morning meetings – Bishopric, PEC, and Ward Council. I had just a few minutes to take a bathroom break before I needed to be back on the stand for Sacrament Meeting.
As I was standing at the urinal, taking care of business, a tiny boy came up behind me, wrapped both arms around my left leg and gave me a big hug.
“I love you Bishop.”
It was so sweet. And so awkward. I was mid-stream.
I quickly put my available hand on the boys head, turned him towards the door, and gave him a gentle shove.
“Thank you so much! I love you too. Wait for me in the hall and when I come out we can talk.”
The boy headed out the door, I quickly finished my business, washed up and went out to see my little friend.
He was gone. To this day I have absolutely no idea who the child was. But I do know that he loved his bishop.
Oh, I almost forgot – the itty-bitty true miracle? When I left the building that day, Child Services was NOT waiting for me.
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So THAT’S what happened to my son, huh? Just kidding. I have no idea who you are, and I’m pretty sure you were never my bishop…although, they may have been a riot.
Thanks for sharing….a long time ago.
LOL!
Have you seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNJLj77wrMo&feature=related
Could have been worse???
Way to go, fellow-former-bishop-guy! Someday I’ll have to blog about my (several) embarrassing moments as Bish. And I was blessedly never arrested either!
Best.Awkward.Moment.Ever!
Ya know, I was going to post a post on my blog gigglesismyname.blogspot.com about nearly goosing my bishop as he bicycled in spandex down the street ( I didn’t realize he was him until It was almost too late, thankfully it wasn’t, hence I was not disfellowshipped)I opted not to post the blog … after reading this one though, I may rethink it! … you make me laugh!!
I’m so glad you shared this 🙂 ??
HA!