Sometimes in life you find a place where you just feel a fit. Maybe it's a job, motherhood, school, friends, family, church, really the possibilities are endless, depending on the individual. Have you ever just felt that feeling?
I was thinking about this as I left church today. We visited the Beverly Park Ward (our ward in Everett) for our last Sunday while living in Washinton. We only lived there for a year and a half but to me that was home. That one ward that I was able to feel was 'my place'. My ward. Not mine in the possessive form but mine in the emotional form.
Everywhere I turned there was another friend. Someone I have and will miss.
When we moved into the ward we had no intention of staying for long. Because of this we had no intention of really getting to know anyone very well (yes, I know how bad that sounds). The goal was just to get by until we were ready to move out to the country and buy a house. What would we have missed if we had proceeded with that plan? I shudder to think. Thank heavens Heavenly Father had another plan for us.
My only question now is, will we ever find another ward like this? Or is it one in a million? And what is it that made it so special?
13 years ago
10 comments:
It was such a sweet surprise to see you guys yesterday. It was a hectic day so I didn't get a chance to sit & chat (& find out you're moving away!) but I was glad I was able to hello in passing. Where are you guys headed?
I always love seeing you and your family. I've gotten used to your surprise visits and will miss them! Its true, leaving this ward will be very hard for me as well.
You do remember how to blog! I forgot how much I've missed you until I saw you yesterday. You were probably the first person I would have considered one of my best friends in this ward. You called me and told me to come over when I had nothing to do, you fed me when I had nobody to eat with, you treated my child as one of your own, and you showed me how to be more Christlike.
Good luck with the move! I'm sure you guys will fit in anywhere you live. They'll be lucky to have you.
I was so happy to see you on Sunday! I wish I could have had a chance to sit down and chat with you. Todd told me when we got home that he got to hear all about how you were doing in nursery and I was so jealous! I'm glad he heard though so he could fill me in. You truly will fit in anywhere you go. You and your family are irresistable. I send you a big hug goodbye since I didn't get to give you one on Sunday.
I can't believe we didn't even get a chance to talk to you! I'd planned on heading over right after sacrament meeting but somehow I never made it. Anyway, I thought it was cute - as soon as we sat down Alyssa said, "there's two of my friends!" It took me a minute but then I realized she meant Faith & Abram :)
You posted... I saw your comment on Stacey's blog so I thought I would look. I never thought we would find another ward like our last one and now, here we are in another "home" ward. Just think of the friends you would have never met had you not come here... think of those who are waiting for you to come and be the friend that lifts up, cares for and helps them to feel at home. You are an example of Christlike behavior to us all.
I don't think you ever do find the same ward. When we've moved I have finally learned to appreciate those friends and friendships and realize that you cannot replace them, but you don't have to because of your memories. Then you make more friends and appreciate them for what they offer and you can offer them and you just build on top of it.
I'm sad we missed you! I had sick kids at home. I would have loved to see you and your CUTE kids!
Where was I? I was out of town! I missed Abram's cute face! Dang! We do miss you guys.
So.... are you still alive?
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