Tuesday, July 17, 2007

The new ward

Sunday was my second time attending my new ward. I am so impressed! I have lived for years in Utah as a "Utah Mormon", and I have also spent years outside of Utah and experienced the church there. I have always believed that church members are friendlier and more genuine outside of Utah. If you live in Utah, no need to be offended, because I have been set straight. I have been welcomed with open arms by my new congregation. This Sunday, just like the last, I had at least 7 people lined up to introduce themselves to me when Sacrament Meeting ended. I had escorts to Sunday School and Relief Society, as well as people fighting to sit by me in both meetings. My ward is probably 70% elderly people, and Primary is so small that there is one combined sharing time for all of the kids. I have yet to see anyone my age in Relief Society because I assume they're in Primary and Young Women's. Still, I feel strangely at home sitting among these strangers. It is a wonderful feeling. I knew there would be good things about living in West Valley!

3 comments:

Becky said...

Yay, I'm so glad you're having such a good experience in your new ward! I'm also glad you're blogging again. I, for one, WOULD be devastated if you quit!

Elise said...

I am so glad you are loving it. I think it takes a little time to get in the groove in any new ward : ) So happy to hear the good reviews...

P.S. I check your blog everyday and am SO excited when I see updates!

[alisar] said...

Isn't it funny how things work out like that? I'm so glad you are feeling good about your new ward. I feel the same way about mine! Too bad we both had to go through so many worries about our new places before we got there and learned it would be good for us.
Your fireplace project is so ambitious. I am seriously impressed with all the work you guys have dived into. We have hardly had time to do anything at all. I have a list 2 pages long of things I want to get done, but life is too hectic right now. :( Keep posting your progress pictures!
I'm impressed you're already out walking in your neighborhood. I haven't taken Eva on a single walk. I'm actually considering joining a really cheap gym with childcare because I think that would help me get motivated. We'll see, I probably won't do much until school starts in about three weeks. Okay, this comment is getting way too long. Talk to you soon!!