Dede was kind enought to find a picture that kind of describes how I am feeling about this last week. After being sick for almost a week my husband talked me into going in to see the Dr. I went (on Valentines Day) but only because I couldn't stop coughing....which is directly tied to my gag reflex and some lower bladder muscles.....anyone who has had 4 children I am sure can relate. I went in and found out that I have pneumonia. The good news is now I am starting to feel a little better but very tired. Now for the worst part of my week. My stake decided that it was time to redo the boundry lines for all the wards in our stake. I knew this would not be a good thing for us. We were put in the 2nd ward about 8 years ago. At the time the boundries did not make much sense. So we knew it would only be a matter of time before it changed again. But we were lucky and for 8 years we were in the best ward I have ever been in. I had lots of really good friends and I felt that my muscial "talent" was really put to use. Even though for the last week I knew that this was probably going to happen and I tried to prepare myself....when the announcement was actually made....well we will say I am a little sad. I know that this doesn't erase the friendships that I have but I also know that things change and I am now out of the loop. Which is the part that is the hardest for me....I loved being a part of the 2nd ward and it is not easy to start over. So to all of my friends ...I haven't moved and we still have bookclub and hopefully there will be other occasions to get together and chat. I am still hoping to play piano and flute duets with Emily....so if the 3rd ward needs a special musical number....just let me know.
As for the new ward I am hoping that new experiences await and I will find my place in this ward and who knows maybe my place won't be behind the piano or organ. I love all of you and you will never know..... (except for Dede who has had to listen to me cry the last couple of days,) how much I lean on your friendship. I promise that my next entry will be much happier!!!! I will have Dede find my a picture of a sun!!!!
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I can only imagine how the tears flowed as you typed - very touching! We will still talk everyday - and I never saw you on Sunday anyway!!
You are a very talented girl I am sure that you will find a place in the new ward. I am sure that we will still talk to you lots. Love you!!
WOW! What a week! I am glad you are feeling better, take care of yourself.
You are a fantastic person and any ward will be fabulous with you in it! I am reminded of the song that goes "Make new friends but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold!" Love You Tons :-)
I will not need to miss you!! As soon as you are healthy I get to walk with you every day!! I do miss our conversations so get well soon!!!
I know I haven't lived here as long as you guys, but I am also feeling down about the split. I'm just grateful that you and some others will be there as we feel like the new ones in a ward again. And I am also expecting everyone not to forget us over on the north side!
I'm sad about the change so I can't imagine how you feel now! But, like you said, you didn't move (unless you want to move over here - there are houses for sale!) but it's hard. Hang in there.
This just gives us an excuse to arrange more get-togethers, lunch dates, birthday celebrations etc. I'll wait at the Cheesecake Factory for a few hours for you anyday!!! :)
The sun is supposed to shine on wednesday. Hang in there we still love you and will still visit. Our kids will help keep us close.
Sorry you've been so sick Stacy! Ward splits stink, but it's a new adventure! I still miss you from 20 years ago! Man, I'm getting old!
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