A member of our stake presidency spoke in sacrament meeting today. He informed us that, at our stake conference in two weeks, the ward boundaries will be changing. He counseled us to prepare our hearts for change.
I will try.
But I absolutely hate the thought of our ward changing. It is without a doubt the most loving, harmonious ward I have ever lived in, and at just under 10 years, it is also the longest I have ever lived in one ward. I love all the members of our congregation, and I can't stand the thought of some of them leaving! Or maybe we'll be the ones to leave. Our leaders will most likely change. Our callings may change. Our visiting teaching assignments may change. Even the time we meet may change. I just have to keep telling myself:
Change is good.
Change is good. (Right?)
Sunday, February 17, 2008
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Take it from somebody who's been through 9 or more boundary changes in three years. Change is good, even though it may take a while to get used to it. Change is definitely good.
But I am sorry. Change is also hard. It's probably a little different from where I'm sitting. We've gone into every new ward knowing that we'd split several times a year. A nice established ward--now that could be downright traumatic. What a bummer.
this is such a hard transition! the good news is, you have made ten year friendships that are bound to last. the other good news is you never know who might be coming into your life to change it for the better! good luck!
Hi. I'm new to your blog, but I had to comment. Our ward split 11 months ago. It has been quite an adjustment. We had been in that ward for 10 years, all of my babies had been born in that ward, my husband had been in the bishopric in that ward.
In the new ward, my husband became High Priest Group leader and I became the Education Counselor in the RS. Definite opportunities for growth!
Our old ward was huge - you couldn't possibly know everyone. Now our new ward is tiny but everyone knows everyone. Members who hid in the background now hold challenging callings. We're having to reach out to less-active members in the hopes of filling the chapel. (22 families have moved out of our ward since the split - not because of the split but just because we're a transitory ward - lots of students.) It's forcing people to grow and that is good, even though it can be hard sometimes. Good luck!
Change like that is hard to take, but pretty much always ends up being a good change. It's just the adjusting that takes some getting used to. I've been in several wards that have split and was definitely sad to see people go, but everything works out and the change ended up being exciting.
I think change is always kind of exciting. Changing ward boundaries can be difficult, however. Grandma says it's "like moving without moving." Our boundaries haven't changed in many years, and I sort of wish they would. I could use a little mixing up.
Change is hard- but I think exciting in the newness of it all. Bittersweet when you have known them all for so long.
wow I really don't like those kind of changes but.. in the long run they are always ok.
I think it was a really good idea that the stake pres. had you prepare your hearts for change. Very smart- change is hardest when it is sudden & surprising.
i always struggle with the *anticipation* of change, but seem to do okay with the change itself. for me, it really can be a mind over matter challenge.
hoping the best for you during this new time of change!
change is so hard, but so good.
Our stake president calls it 'growing pains' when we have boundary changes.
I have never heard of advance notice like this, though. Anticipating the change could be more difficult than the change itself!
Change is good but it is hard too! I hope it goes smoothly and that you find many familiar faces and some great new ones to learn to love too!
Hmmmm. To quote your Aunt Patricia, "You never know, it could be really, really greata! But then again, it might be REALLY bad....."
That being said, PRAY!
Man, sorry for the typo.... I know it bugs you, all that mis spelling! Can I spell check this thing???
I was in too much of a hurry, eating my sandwich and taking a 5 minute lunch break!
I was just going to post about this same thing. Our ward split; this last Sunday was our first one together. They took a small portion of my old ward (including me) and the area just north of us split into 3 wards and joined us. I was excited to meet neighbors so close, but then I got to church and missed all the familiar faces. It will take some getting used to. Hopefully you will like your new ward just as much.
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