Today was our second day at our new ward. I am happy to report, it was a very good experience. Last week I was a little worried. Mattix had a hard time understanding why his old Primary teacher wasn't at church. And why Craigy and Colby forgot to come to church. He had a melt down. I had to sit with him through the last hour of church. But this week he went and made it through the whole 3 hours.
Mason of course he's my social butterfly he loves it. He's already made new friends and doesn't mind that his old friends aren't here because in his head he's planning many a play dates with everyone. So friends of Mason be prepared. We would love to have play dates with you.
Last week was awkward. I felt like the one on the back row that was there to observe. I didn't really talk to many. (My own fault) So I went home with a unsure feeling. Well I prayed very hard that night. While I was laying in my bed feeling very homesick. I went to RS with my Copperhill 9th friends Tuesday that didn't help my feelings of where do I belong and homesickness. Well this is going to sound weird and I didn't realize this until this afternoon. But Wednesday night came an answer to my prayers. The bishop called and asked Matt and I to speak in Sacrament today. I was mortified. I don't know what it was about speaking in our new ward. But I was scared. I just spoke in our old ward. And seriously didn't feel this scared. Luckly because we did just speak we had premade talks. (awesome) I did tweek it a bit to fit how I felt the spirit would like me to deliver the talk. I got up there. Praying as hard as I could in my heart to have the spirit speak through me. And it worked. I said things and found myself saying things I knew were true and that I needed to hear myself say. I spoke on "Enduring." I meant so much to me to hear my own words again but more strong this time. But to me the big answer to my prayers came afterward, when so many people came up to me and introduced themselves, talked to me and made me feel so welcome. I needed that and fortunately it took public speaking to bless me in so many ways.
I can honestly say I know that Matt and I are where we need to be right now. I have alot to contribute to this ward and I will learn alot from them. I do miss my friends and my "normal." But I know that everyday is a new opportunity to make this my new normal.
"We must never give up, for we are laying the foundations of a great work. That "great work" is ourselves--our lives, our future, the very fulfillment of our dreams. That great work is what with, great effort and patience and God's help, we can become. When days are difficult or problems seem unending, we must stay in the harness and keep pulling. We are entitled to "eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days," but it will require that we stay at our post and keep trying."
Mason of course he's my social butterfly he loves it. He's already made new friends and doesn't mind that his old friends aren't here because in his head he's planning many a play dates with everyone. So friends of Mason be prepared. We would love to have play dates with you.
Last week was awkward. I felt like the one on the back row that was there to observe. I didn't really talk to many. (My own fault) So I went home with a unsure feeling. Well I prayed very hard that night. While I was laying in my bed feeling very homesick. I went to RS with my Copperhill 9th friends Tuesday that didn't help my feelings of where do I belong and homesickness. Well this is going to sound weird and I didn't realize this until this afternoon. But Wednesday night came an answer to my prayers. The bishop called and asked Matt and I to speak in Sacrament today. I was mortified. I don't know what it was about speaking in our new ward. But I was scared. I just spoke in our old ward. And seriously didn't feel this scared. Luckly because we did just speak we had premade talks. (awesome) I did tweek it a bit to fit how I felt the spirit would like me to deliver the talk. I got up there. Praying as hard as I could in my heart to have the spirit speak through me. And it worked. I said things and found myself saying things I knew were true and that I needed to hear myself say. I spoke on "Enduring." I meant so much to me to hear my own words again but more strong this time. But to me the big answer to my prayers came afterward, when so many people came up to me and introduced themselves, talked to me and made me feel so welcome. I needed that and fortunately it took public speaking to bless me in so many ways.
I can honestly say I know that Matt and I are where we need to be right now. I have alot to contribute to this ward and I will learn alot from them. I do miss my friends and my "normal." But I know that everyday is a new opportunity to make this my new normal.
"We must never give up, for we are laying the foundations of a great work. That "great work" is ourselves--our lives, our future, the very fulfillment of our dreams. That great work is what with, great effort and patience and God's help, we can become. When days are difficult or problems seem unending, we must stay in the harness and keep pulling. We are entitled to "eat the good of the land of Zion in these last days," but it will require that we stay at our post and keep trying."
Jeffery R. Holland, However Long and Hard the road
Awww how sweet. I'm glad that you're getting a new normal, and I hope it makes you happy :)
ReplyDeleteColby missed Mattix too... he's sitting by himself now. But he loves talking about "Melissa's NEW house!"
It'll all be okay. :)