It's been 12 years since I was truly in a family ward (an LDS congregation). Not counting my LDS mission, I have been in a singles ward for that amount of time. There are times that I really miss the singles ward life. For example, I miss having friends who are in the same stage of life, the community, being involved in the ward, and being inspired by countless people who are high quality individuals. It was a great 12ish years in a singles ward.
Since being back in Utah, I decided to forgo the singles ward and began going to the family ward in my area. It's been a good experience, albeit with some hard moments and lonely Sundays. Everyone in the ward is married with kids or at least have children, with a sprinkling of widows (like my mom). It's been good to remember that in every stage of life comes hardships and marriage does not mean that life will be blissful with no challenges.
My calling (service opportunity) in the ward is working with the young women as the sports director. I get to coach the girls and also be part of Sunday lessons and activities. A couple of weeks ago we put on an activity that was a cruise ship theme. I was the MC for the evening and we had a fun dance party among many other activities that night. Here I am, below, with the other leaders that I get to work with. It's been a fun outlet and way to get involved with the ward.
The singles ward thing was good but the family ward thing is also great in its own way. I'm grateful for all my opportunities that stretch me as a person and gets me out of my comfort zone.
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