Our first week in our new place

We are finally settled into our new place. We are big mushes and couldn't bare the thought of the family separating (me and kids staying in Monticello and he leaving) so at the last minute we found a place to rent. Last Thursday I called the bishop to see if we could get some help unloading our vehicles. We had been going non-stop since we got back from our trip, so I wanted to surprise Shane and have help already there for him. When we pulled in the bishop was at our place, as well as 5 teenage boys, ready to help us unload. It went fast! Then on Sunday they read our records and welcomed us as new members of the ward. We were very surprised to say the least. They really got on it! It was fast & testimony meeting. Shane jokingly prodded at me to go up and bear my testimony. After the hectic week I wasn't feeling up to it. I was happy we found the building and content staying seated. Before testimony meeting came to a close, Shane stood up and walked towards the pulpit. (Our ward is huge so we ended up having to sit in the gym). I thought he was pulling my leg and would walk out the chapel doors but he just kept walking towards the pulpit. He introduced our family, thanked the bishop for helping us move in and bore his testimony. I don't get to hear him bear his testimony often enough and I always get excited when he does. Well several couples shook our hands and introduced themselves. We've even had a few phone calls from members wanting to come over and meet us. We are excited to be here and the kids have enjoyed the trips to walmart to get puzzles and toys!