Today was our ward Primary Program. The kids (and their leaders!) did a wonderful job. It was a shame that we couldn't videotape it today...too many cute moments to describe. Let me just say that Helena has not one WHIT of shyness in her. She grabbed that mike and took charge! There was also some beautiful "interpretive dancing" going on with Jaleigh and Helena, and lots of "hiding behind the stand" games with Emma, Jaleigh, and Helena.
My heart was bursting, so full of pride and love and amazement that four years of my daughter's life have passed so quickly.
Then tonight we had our YWIE program, my first as YW president. I worried, of course, but for no reason: the girls sang better than they ever have, the Spirit was poured out on everyone, and my counselors and co-leaders lightened my burden in ways that can't be described. Some of the girls who I was convinced would not come showed up. I asked my mom and another good friend in the ward to create flower centerpieces and corsages out of fresh flowers, and they were absolutely lovely. I was so proud of the girls! How do they not get nervous? They are so talented! I love them!
The worst part was that I kept wanting to cry, both from the Spirit and just from being a little emotional, but because I had to play several songs on the piano I knew I couldn't see if I cried. I managed to hold it in until the last hymn, "I Believe in Christ," which (fortunately) I know pretty well.
All in all, a very good Sabbath Day.
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Primary Program and Young Women in Excellence
Posted by Beth Soelberg at 6:09 PM
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I can just imagine those little 4 year olds doing their thing up there! :)
Sounds like your night was a hit too. You must be doing a great job as their leader!
I really had to fight the tears with the YW. I always have to every single year. They sing so sweetly. It was a nice night. Thanks for planning it. I think the girls really grew from it.
As far as the primary, I looove when the kids speak. I knew some of them would misprounounce words (remember, "Doctrine and Covenants SELECTION instead of section?!) hee hee. They are adorable. I didn't want to correct them too much or they wouldn't enjoy or feel the spirit. I think they all felt good about being up there. We read some of the comments in the primary room from the congregation. They loved that. I agree that a video would have been great for memories! Darn it.
I wonder if we could convince the church to change the video rules...just for a day??? And after the sacrament part was done??? :)
We just had our Primary program, too. It's so fun seeing your kids up their saying their parts and singing away! Jaxon's favorite part was finding us in the audience and waving at us. He was so excited and I think he felt all grown up. ;)
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