1985

John,

Yes, I was in the Bishopric with Ralph Poulsen.

I would like to quote from my red journal:

13 Jan 1985
In this journal there are some large empty gaps. Just two pages before there is a 6 month gap followed by a 9 month gap. This has been a dark time for me. I have been worried about school, work, family, apartment. Not many things seemed to work correctly. At this present time I still don't know if I have finished collage. I feel I have been subject to a BYU Policy which I had no control over. I keep tell everyone I'm done with my schooling.

In the past 6 months I have tried to work harder at my calling as Ward Clerk. I've tried to move membership records out of people who don't live in our ward. In this I hve been sucessful in reducing total member records held.

Now that Larry Blake is moving to Las Vegas for a new job, we need a new 2nd Councelor inthe bishopric. I have an appointment with the Stake presidency this wednesday. I think I know what they are going to say.

Also this next week we may find out about a new job at AMFAC. This oportunity is exciting to think about. I'm looknig forward to work there.

16 Jan 1985
Today, Raquel & I went to the funeral services of Leland Sttanford Briggs. We are proud to have been a part of his life in the 85th ward.

We also went by BYU to get my report card. B in BM 463, C+ in BM 499. This means I have not fulfilled the requirments to graduate from BYU.

Later on in the evening we had an appointment with President Clyde. The Lord has called me to be the 2nd Counselor in the Bishopric to Bishop Poulsen.

Also we haven't heard about any new jobs. Also we have two vacant appartments since the 1st of January.

20 Jan 1985
Today Bishop Ralph J. Poulsen ordained me a High Priest. Then President Norman Clyde set me apart as a counselor to Bishop Poulsen.

Those that stood in on the first one was Neil Christensen, Wayne Christensen, Glen Fullmer, Bert Miner, Larry Blake, Bishop Poulsen, Bernell Hutchings, & Norman Clyde. Those that stood in for the Second was Pres Clyde, Bishop Poulsen, & Bernell Hutchings. We then set apart Gary Olsen as Wark Clerk.

Some of the counsel from President Clyde was to be open with my feelings as I counsel with the Bishop, but to make sure I sustain the decision once it has been made. Also I should teach the youth.