HERE'S WHY I HAVE THE BEST CALLING IN THE CHURCH.....

Hi Jenna,

You remember when we were talking the other day about the Sunbeams not singing but, you said, if we weren't looking they'd sing the song word for word...

Today after church I heard Ella in her room belting out "I Know That My Savior Loves Me" (is that what it's called?) like she was giving a concert. I loved it! It's so funny how kids so quiet during music time really do learn and, especially, love the songs. You do such a great time with the music and, like I mentioned in our last Presidency Meeting, you're SO good at letting the children know when you're feeling the Spirit and helping them recognize the Spirit touching their hearts. As a parent I want to thank you for that and thank you for your example.

Hope you have a wonderful week!

Preparing for the primary program

I know that the mention of the primary program can strike fear into the hearts of many. I love the primary program. (But, I also like an audience....yeah, I'm like that!)

Last week the counselor and I met to discuss the music for the program. I am a firm believer, that inspiration comes when you ask for it....especially when it comes to the primary program. This is the culmination of hard work for almost a year! The children and the leaders and the presidency have all taught the children the concepts and I have taught them the songs.

Heavenly Father wants us to be successful with this! He wants the parents to feel the spirit, to be enlightened and to have the children feel the spirit also. He wants us to have our hearts touched!

We said a prayer and then started talking about the concepts. Then we laughed and discussed and cried. The spirit was so strong!

I love what we are doing this year. (For that matter, I loved what we did last year and the year before....but, I digress!) We are taking parts of the talks children gave and having them repeat certain sections. It won't be by classes necessarily this year. It's brilliant and it is working for our primary program! The music just flowed...the inspiration came.

One talk, in particular, a boy talks about how his mom sang "I know my Father Lives" to his brother. As he speaks, his father will begin to play (amazing pianist!) and his mother ( an amazing singer) will begin to softly sing the song.

We have several young children who are great singers. They are going to sing a song together. I am really excited about them singing! They are amazing!

I will have a child play one of the songs while the children sing. I will have my son play the flute again. I will have my other son play the cello and we will have a violinist. I will cry as those sweet little voices use sign language and words to sing their testimonies.

I am lucky, as I have until November for our primary program. Plenty of time to get ourselves ready, right?!?!?!? Is there ever enough time?

Anyway, for those of you getting ready....good luck! For those of you done....congrats and relax!