My title caught your attention, didn't it? Well, I'm having mixed feelings today because I was officially released from the Primary Presidency because we are moving and my dear friend Stephanie took pity on me and let me be released so I could focus on the craziness that will become my life in the weeks to come.
Even though I knew it was going to happen soon, I was still surprised by how emotional I felt when I found out they were going to do it today. I was so happy that I did the sharing time today, because it felt like a special way of saying goodbye without saying it. Especially because I put a lot of work into the sharing time that I did. That's a good feeling.
Anyway, with the releasing, it is forcing me to realize that we will be leaving our awesome ward behind and moving onto another (hopefully) awesome ward. I sometimes sit in sacrament meeting and think how I've never felt so at home and welcomed and included in a ward before (well except for the ward I grew up in back home in Maryland perhaps. But they had to love us, they knew us for years). :) But this ward we have only been here for two years and yet I feel like I have so many friends and people that I admire and love. We're only moving a few blocks away, but I keep making people promise me (under pain of stalking) that they will stay my friends. I don't want just a few blocks to make me an outcast. :)
So those are my mixed feelings. It just made me come out of my denial that we are moving, and made me realize that packing is the next step. Nooooo! I hate packing. Sigh. Can I just close my eyes, wave a magic wand, and wake up in my new, freshly cleaned house. With fresh cookies in the oven? And a napping toddler?? Is that so much to ask?
Well that's about it. No house news yet, but we'll keep you posted. Oh, and Lindy, if you're reading this, I went to Lowes, bought some sample paint colors for myself (such a great deal at 1.99 for a tiny bucket of whatever colors you want) and I picked up some possibilities for your kitchen, unless you already painted? Even still, aren't I such a great friend for remembering?? :) And Missy, I'm sorry I missed your call, but guess what, I bought a new outfit in preparation for our family photoshoot that will happen some day. I'm excited! Oh, and Lori, if you're reading this, your talk was awesome (as was Bryan's). Seriously, well done. Loved it. Ok, I think I'm done with the personal messages for now.
4 comments:
I will still be your friend. In fact I DEMAND you stay in contact with me.I'm sad you are moving wards but grateful that you are still gonna be close. I can't wait to see your new home. mmm those cookies look soo good!
I'm sad you missed my call too, but no news is good news, hopefully? And I'm excited you found a new dress (that was quick!) for the photo shoot we'll hopefully do soon.
Leaving a calling makes you realize how much you loved it even if you didn't really love it all the time. I bet you were so awesome at it and sad that I didn't get to see you in action!
Thank you Jenn, My kids were running a muck but oh well lol!
and yeah we are going to keep in touch, how could we not?!
I love ya and LOVED your dress!! super darling!
I know just what you mean. To the letter. Don't worry; you are simply marvelous and will attract all sorts of other marvelous people in your new ward. How lucky to only be a few blocks away. Play dates are definitely in your future.
I have seen that lip stain and have come very close to buying some for my own collection, but worried about the staining part of it. So you likely, huh?
Paint colors?! My favorite! I wish I was there to help you choose. My last house was a crayola box of colors and it was just perfect. I hope you put some of your new choices online so we can have a say. Or at least pretend to. :)
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