1. The first Sunday in our new ward we felt so welcomed and met some wonderful people. We hadn't even been sitting down for an entire minute when we met Brother Riggins who then introduced us to his wife and the members of the bishopric. Turns out, our old ward had forwarded our records and so we were introduced into the new ward that very Sunday. The spirit of the ward was so warm and friendly, and we knew that we were in a good place. \
2. The second Sunday in the ward the Relief Society presidency issued the women a challenge to read the Book of Mormon in 40 days. I decided that I wanted to take the challenge and I knew that if I did it I would be blessed and learn so much. The experience was fantastic and I learned more about obedience than I ever imagined I could. I felt the spirit in my life every day and I learned so many new things/stories from the Book of Mormon. I know that the words in that book are true and written for our day. I know that when we read and study from it every day, we are blessed with the companionship of the spirit, we are protected from sin and temptation, and we are so blessed in the day to day activities of our lives. If we hadn't moved in when we did, I wouldn't have had this amazing experience!
3. Friends. We have made some pretty awesome friends in our ward. There are lots of younger families and even some couples without kids, like us! That's pretty rare these days haha. Anyway, we feel like these awesome people have come into our lives for a reason and it's pretty great.
4. Callings. The third Sunday, the same week we spoke in Sacrament meeting, we were each given callings. I was called to serve in the primary as the music chorister and Kevin was called to be the leader over the 11 year old scouts. To be totally honest, I wasn't excited for my calling. In fact I was feeling about 200% inferior. I never considered myself the type of person that would be good at this and my attitude towards it needed some definite help. I have finally decided that I really enjoy it. The first Sunday I got to observe and the spirit was so strong in that room. There is something special about those kids and I knew that I was right where the Lord needed me to be. I have been trying to be more creative and the biggest hit so far is golf! The kids say some pretty hilarious stuff and it makes my whole week to spend 45 minutes with them each Sunday.
5. Trials. There are always 'fun' things the Lord has in store for us. Curve balls that are thrown your way just when you think you've got life all figured out. It seems that Kevin and I have had our fair share of difficulty since moving out but it has brought us so much closer. We have grown and learned and chosen to be grateful for all that we have.
