Well, it did turn out to be a big deal. The Brussels International Ward is being split, and absorbed into two Belgian wards. We will have Bru I and Bru II. Some of you have experienced this before. The redefining of ward boundaries, or the splitting of a ward. For some reason, this seemed to be more traumatic, partly because it is dissolving the only English speaking ward and combining it with French speaking wards. However,the ability to worship in your native tongue will be preserved, and the opportunity to be involved with the Belgian Saints are the advantages.
It was a very emotional day. The entire gamut of feelings were experienced and voiced by all the members.
Church is not just a part of our life. It is our life. So when changes come, it is very much a challenge. It will definitely be a test of our faith to move forward and make this all a success. Hopefully we will pass the test.
Still, I am in the mourning phase, as many of us are. We are allowed that afterall I think.
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It was an emotional day indeed. You know, people talked about some important announcement, yet it just came as such a surprise...wow. We really need some time to digest it in order to fully realize the significance of the split. Wow. The January is coming up quicker than we think.
I guess the lesson after all is this - the Lord has spoken and we must obey.
Of course you are allowed a mourning phase! I missed the beginning of RS, so I'm not sure the title of the lesson, but it seemed to be focused on the fact that you are allowed to have bad days or a hard time with things and you are allowed to tell Heavenly Father that you think things are hard and you need help. That doesn't mean that you question His plan or His purposes or anything like that. Life is supposed to be hard and it's okay to think that. We all have different personalities and different trials, but the good thing is you have your entire ward to commiserate with since you all have to deal with this trial together. :)
I've never really experienced anything like that, I could only imagine how hard it would be beacause like we have said before, your ward is your family. It sounds like yoy've got the right perspective though.
Wow. That is a big adjustment. I will be thinking of you guys as you make this big transition. Good luck. :)
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