Posted by:
boogles84
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Date: August 13, 2011 02:43PM
So after much debate and I guess planning (can't think of a better word for it right now, it's been a long day and I'm sleepy...) I've decided that tomorrow is going to be the time when I speak to our bishop about relinquishing my calling and handing in my resignation letter.
Eek!
My wife (onthewayout) and I have been talking about it pretty much all day, about when we're both going to do it, how it's going to be done, etc etc and I think we've pretty much come up with a plan.
I'm going to request a meeting with our bishop as soon as I can after we get to church, and tell him plainly and simply that I no longer have a testimony of the church and after the meeting I won't be attending anymore. I'll tell him at least a few things I don't believe him asked, but won't go into any great detail as I respect his beliefs and I value him as a person - I can't say enough good things about him and he's one of the funniest and genuine people I've known.
I'll hand over my books, paperwork, calendars etc relevant to my calling and also hand over my resignation letter. I'm going to make it clear that it's nothing personal and that this is something that I need to do for me, and that once the dust has settled I am willing to discuss anything that he wants to discuss with me.
I've got all kinds of butterflies going round and round inside me right now, although at the moment it feels a bit anti-climactic. I'm sure when tomorrow morning rolls around I'll be wussing out like there's no tomorrow - my 9 month old will be more manly than me - but it's time to rip off the plaster and get it over and done with, otherwise I'll just be stewing on it and it'll eat me up until I actually do get it done.
OK, well now that I've got that out, the floor is open............suggestions, comments, prayers and donations welcome!! :)