When we first moved to Cary in Jan. 1988, the closest LDS neighbors were the Cramers (about 2 miles south) and the Cunninghams and Ishiharas (about 2 miles east). We drove past the Cramers on the way to church, which was 5 1/2 miles away.
Later, the Christensens moved into the other side of Silverton, then the Volpes moved into our side of Silverton, and the Plautz's came. Later the Ottehennings, Brostroms, Traills, and Souths moved near us. At least we had some people near enough to carpool to early-morning seminary and to cub scouts and Young Men.
We moved to Morrisville in 2006. Then we had to drive 9 1/2 miles to the stake center for Sunday church, and I think about 11 miles for weekday activities at the Cary building, for 4 years.
Our Morrisville ward building was completed in February 2010, only 1/2 mile from our house. Oh Happy Day! I could walk to church in 12 minutes if I wanted to. (I haven't yet.)
In the past six months, 2 LDS families have moved in on our street, so close that I can see their houses and know if their cars are in the driveway or not. This has never been the case since we left Utah. I feel very blessed.
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