I have never been fond of change, but it still happens. I guess that I should be used to it. :) Anyway, we had a meeting today that changed all of the ward boundries in our stake. We are now in a new ward. There are so many feelings that come with this...good and bad. Most important, though, is that when our stake president was speaking, I felt at peace. The Spirit testified to me that these changes were inspired and that they were what Heavenly Father wanted for our stake. What a blessing that was for me.
I have known for a while about these changes. I think that was good. I feel like I needed a week to sort through all of my feelings - denial, anger, disbelief, and sadness. (I am still sad.) Now I am prepared to set an example for my children. Attitude is everything. I need to be excited about these changes, so that they will be also.
Wanna know the best thing about all of this??? We are back to 9am church! Yea!!!
its so hard when change comes, even when its good-
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you will be touched by others lives, and others will be touched by yours-
It is probably such a good thing that they did it today, and then you have conference weekend- then change wards- gives everyone some time to let it soak in!
It is hard. Did they make a whole new ward, or dissolve one, or just rearrange? My hardest thing is knowing I won't see some of those people in any other setting. You're doing great - what a great mom.
ReplyDeleteWay to be positive but 9 o'clock church?? Are you crazy? I think 11am is the best. I guess 9 is better than one though. Good luck with the changes. I too hate changes but like you said, the Lord inspires church leaders to do things for a reason.
ReplyDeleteMy sentiments exactly. I didn't get to go because of a flat tire fiasco but Peter went. At least I've got you but I do wish we could at least go to the building that is less than 2 miles away from us. It will not be fun taking 2 cars every Sunday that far. But, I'm okay with change. Maybe there will be more people who can play the piano!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what happened. My sister-in-laws told me about Arlington wards boundries changing but I didn't think it would affect Mansfield! Let me know what's going on!! I'm so curious to hear who's going where!
ReplyDeleteoh man...I talked to Emily today and she didn't mention what the big change was...I'll call tomorrow and find out
ReplyDeleteI LOVE 9am church and would switch wards on a yearly basis if it meant that I could stay at that time! :) You will get to meet so many new people and to touch thier lives the way you have touched all your other great friends that comment on your blog. You're awesome. You'll have to move your piano lessons to AFTER church though.
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