Ward Changes

Yesterday was a big day for our Stake. Many of the wards received boundary changes, which means there will be a lot of changes all around, for everyone. Our ward will receive a bunch of new families, and I am SO excited about that! For me it is especially fantastic because they are all families from the ward we lived in last year, for a year. So we got to know many of the families who are coming.

I think this change will be super. But I also know it will be challenging, especially for those who have had a major disruption in their Church life. The ward we were in for a year -- the ward that is becoming part of our ward -- was basically dissolved and farmed-out to other wards. I am certain that the families of that ward will be at least a little sad for the change -- some having lived there for a very long time. I know I would be sad if that were to have happened to us. It was unexpected, and change can be hard!

We attended the meeting last night, which covered all of the boundary change information. At the beginning of the meeting we sang the Hymn, "I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go."  When the Hymn was announced by the Stake President, everyone laughed hysterically.

There was a lot of excitement and nervousness in the room -- so many changes for so many people.

I believe this is going to be amazing. I feel a renewed sense of energy about Church. I am always excited about the Gospel, but actually attending Church meetings just got a zap of energy in my opinion. I like change. I think change is a good thing. I think this change is a GREAT thing.

To those of you who are now part of our new ward family -- WELCOME! We love you, and we need you! I hope that the adjustment goes smoothly, and that you can find reason for joy in the transition. As for me, I am THRILLED to have more members of our ward family!

Welcome, welcome, WELCOME!!!!

Yippee!