A New Ward

Yesterday at church some friends of mine were talking cryptic about a meeting we would need to attend that afternoon at 4:30. Come to find out in Sacrament Meeting they would be rezoning the stake we are in and that our ward and 4 others would also be affected. Thinking of leaving our ward made me so sad.

We went home and waited for the time to pass before we had to go to the meeting. It was packed at our stake house. I think our ward made up the bulk of it. Anyways, with the First Presidency approval 5 wards would now be 4 and the area we live in will now be part of a branch that existed. So, we are now in a ward with the low-income apartments, trailer park and women's shelter by our neighborhood. It was previously a branch and a group that was not very big and struggling. Now we have 61 families from our neighborhood combining with them. They released everyone and called a new bishopric. Two of the counselors and financial clerk live in our block.

So sad. This has been the best ward I have ever, ever been in. It's been the best for Jason and the bishop really was just what we needed. The ward itself has been awesome and I have had one of the best VT companions ever. Needless to say the women from our neighborhood that were sitting by us cried a lot and so did I. It's like losing family. And I also think it's hard because we are going into a situation where the leadership will come from our neighborhood. We have the chance to make a difference. It's like going to the mission field again but it's just in your backyard. I was scared at first and mad but now I am really excited. I think it will be a little challenging at first but what an opportunity for us all to grow. And for those who need some encouragement and callings to help them grow.

Wish us all luck!