Well, Time waits for no one and keeps marching on. And with the passage of time comes growth and change. This building has been first our stake center then our ward building and now we may be growing up and moving on.
When we first moved into our home almost 16 years ago we were sent to the church building in Lake Stevens. It was weird to live in one stake area and attend in another. A special "deal" had been struck between two stake presidents so that the Granite Falls area would be strengthened. It was hard work but great training and a connection with some wonderful people.
After about 4 years we were back in Marysville in the 5th ward. That didn't last too long and then we were in a new ward, the 6th ward. Every once in awhile a few tweeks have been made and we have lost a few of our friends to other wards, but we still have that connection.
Today we are having a special meeting to realign all the ward boundaries in Marysville. There are a lot of thoughts about what will happen swirling around. It will be interesting to see what the Lord wants to have happen. Having had Mark be involved in some changes several years ago I know that the information is pretty closely guarded. In fact even his own family didn't know what Mark was helping with. The only thing we knew is that, when it was over, Salt Lake gets the suggestions for the ward then approves it or not based on active Priesthood holders.
I know that this is probably toughest on the youth. It is hard for leaders because they want to move forward but don't know how. But it is also exciting to know that the Lord's kingdom is moving forward on the earth, that our area is growing and that we are making a difference. We all love our ward family/friends.
As Fono said today, I am glad that I was born with the gift of the gospel in my life and that I didn't have to wait for someone to find me and share it. It is an exciting time to be living.
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