I called the Bishop

Dear family, Well I dont know where to begin but at the begining. I was rebaptised last May. I have been waiting on my Bishop to call me now for over 1 month. I finally caught him at home this afternoon. I asked him about my paper work and he begins to tell me that when they submittes my church court papers and baptismal papers to SLC that they were lost>????? My bishop didnt keep any of my church court papers and re-enstatments papers because they are told to destroy them. This the 2nd time that my paper work has been lost. When I was getting ready to be rebaptised last May the paper work was lost then as well. I am so angry, hurt, sad, and confused. How can this happen twice and to the same person as well???? I know that man isnt perfect but enough is enough. Now I have to wait for my Bishop to re-write my church court session, my baptismal papers and then send them to SLC with the hope that they will get them. Then they will send him the right form for him to fill out to be sent back to them for approval. Then they will send it back to my bishop and he will call me in to interview me and then to the Stake President for an interview and if found worthy then he will send it back to SLC for their approval and then send a letter to my Stake President with a approval or not, if approved then he will call me in and re-instate my Temple Blessings. So I really dont know how long this will take. I am so upset right now. When I got off the phone with my Bishop I went outside sat in my garden and cried. I feel like I am going crazy or something. I just dont understand how this could happen. WHY ?????? love Kathy

I can only say that this must be a true trial of your faith. I know that as your desires are good, true and honest they will be fulfilled. I am sorry about your situation. I wish you the best and I pray everything works out the best for you. -Jonathan

Kathy this is a true test of your faith. If you want to remain worthy of a temple recommend than you CANNOT let this fester inside you. I was reading in the D&C last night, specifically D&C 98:23-26 23. "Now, I spea****o you concerning your families - if men will smite you, or your families, once, and ye bear it patiently and revile not against them, neight seek revenge, ye shall be rewarded; 24. But if you bear it not patiently, it shall be accounted unto you as being meted out as a just measure unto you. 25. And again, if he shall smite you the second time, and you revile not against your enemy, and bear it patiently, your reward shall be an hundredfold. 26. And again, if he shall smite you the third time, and ye h=bear it patiently, your reward shall be doubled unto you four-fold;" This is specifically talking to the saints in the early days who were having problems in Jackson County but we can liken these scriptures to ourselves too. Although no one is trying to "smite" you physically you can liken this scripture to your trials right now. If you bear your challenges well without contempt you will be blessed many times over. Hang in there Kathy. Melody

Dear Friends, Thank you so very much for your wise words of wisdom and scripture refrenceences. I just feel so over-whelmed right now. I am in a new job learning a massive amount of things (medically) for paper work, coding ect. My head is swirling around and around. I am the Activity Director for a Nursing Home in Montana with around 190 residents. I do daily assetments on them and their activity level. So I am feeling over-whelmed and I know that my faith is being tested and I feel it everyday. I pray for strength daily and throughout the day and evening as well. Sometimes I even go into the restroom just so I can say a silent prayer in the stall. I am hoping that the next few months will go bye quickly and that I will be able to have my blessings restored. I cant wait. Thanks again for yur words and prayers, always Kathy