It's time for change. And believe me, it is happening fast.
Today, my ward boundaries were split up. It's been a roller coaster of emotions already. I have never experienced a change like this and it's a little scary. I was immediately overcome with sadness, but as the day has progressed a little I have found much comfort. Although I won't be in the same ward as my best girlfriends anymore, we will still get to have mutual together. It is going to take a lot of faith, a lot of prayer and some adjustment. I typically don't handle big changes well but I feel as though this will help me become a better person.
For five years I was working up to my goal to be baptized and it felt amazing to finally reach it! It has only been a little over three months since that incredible day, but I have already learned so much. I feel as though this big change is a blessing in that it is going to push me out of my comfort zone. I reached my baptism, and now it is time to move further ahead. I will soon be going into Relief Society, going to college and on a mission. The ward shift will prepare me for even more change in the near future. Sometimes life gets pretty comfortable and we either like or dislike where we are. Either way, life is going to change on us. It is something that we all have to deal with at one time or another.
I am feeling all kinds of emotion right now. Sadness, heartache, worry, confidence, excitement, struggle.... it has hit me all at once. And I don't quite know what to do with all of it yet. My ward has been there for me since I first started coming to church and they pulled me through some of the hardest times in my life so far. I love them all dearly and I hope they know how much I appreciate them and their example.
I especially wanted to say thank you to the Derricotts. They have been such a strength to me and I have LOVED having them as my Sunday School teachers. So, thank you Brother and Sister Derricott! I love you guys.
I may not know where this journey is going to take me, but I know that my Heavenly Father will always be there for me. He will always love me. And He knows what is best for me; I need to follow Him.
"I will go where You want me to go... Lord, I would follow Thee."
