Thank you

Amy, thank you for your write up. I appreciate your honest opinion and being able to give an alternative view on things.

As I have honestly thought through your question I have tried to reverse roles and apply that to my 35 years of life.

During conference, I received a special witness that the Thomas Monson was the prophet over all the earth and that he holds the keys. Knowing this, if he came out tomorrow and said that all roles would be completely reversed, what would I do?

In all honesty and sincerity of heart, I would follow that directive. I would sustain and support the new Prophetess. I would sustain my local women leaders, I would be grateful to be part of the restored gospel on the earth.

I would know that distancing myself from the church would be the wrong move. Although I could make the transition, I would know there would be many of my brethren that would have a hard time. I would do my best to encourage them to stay in the church.

I would still want to be worthy to go to the temple. I would still want to keep my covenants. I would still pray to Heavenly Mother and love my Heavenly Father. I would strive to please both my Heavenly Mother and Heavenly Father. I would look forward to the day of when my wife called me forth during the resurrection.

I would do my best to support my wife as she served as the Bishop of our ward. I would try my best to support her during late night calls, tough decisions, and although she is imperfect, she tries to do the right thing.

I would cling to my testimony knowing that the new directive was given through inspiration of heaven. I would pray and fast to receive a witness for myself. I would wonder why todays church seemed far distant from the one described in the bible, but I would know that it is true. I would know that my questions would eventually be answered and that I should continue to learn by study and by faith.

I know I would feel the great love of my wife and that she would help me during this transition. I would know that I would need to humble myself and make sure that I my own pride wouldn’t disqualify me from being an active church member. I would try to mimic what Oliver Cowdrey said when he came back i.e. I seek no calling or authority in this church, I just would want to be counted as a member of it.