I read a sad news story. A Bishop of some ward in Visalia, California was sitting in his office at church yesterday and some guy came in and shot him to death. Police were unable to determine motive or relationship. The gunman committed suicide after the shooting.
The Bishop left behind a wife and 6 sons, the youngest less than 6 months old.
As the wife of a former Bishop, I can attest to the fact that Bishops work so hard and so long. After their regular full time job they then spend about equal amount of time during their church work as the Bishop. Their pay is opportunities, challenges, relationships and blessings.
Through their service Bishops develop a great amount of love for those in their congregation. They are always there to help - anytime, any place, anywhere, anyone.
They usually serve without fanfare - but always clothed in humility.
Bishops have the opportunity to develop a close relationship with the Savior as they try to emulate His life and work.
This Bishop who died was killed while doing the Lord's work.
His family will be devastated but will survive because of their faith that Families Can Be Together Forever.
