Primary Program

Sunday Nov 8 - today was the primary program for our ward. It's a Sunday I look forward to the entire year. The one Sunday were the Primary age kids 4-11 are involved in sharing what they've learned since January. We missed last year because of head lice and well just didn't feel right about sending our itchy head Lea to sit with everyone else even though we picked it up from church. (that's a whole other story, for another time).
Our primary is HUGE! I would say at least 100 kids, not sure how many were there, but it was a wonderful program. Lea's school teacher, Mrs. Noyes, came (she is not a member of our faith, that I know of, but understood how important this was to the kids and came). There are 2 other kids in our ward in Lea's class at school, so I'm not sure who invited her to come, regardless, it was so great to see her there. The kids appreciated seeing her support them outside of school and even former students ran to give hugs and say hello.

The kids boldly and proudly sang the songs they were learning. There was a violin group, 2 small groups of singers, lots of speaking parts, ASL during one song and a combo playing with the organ and piano! With so much going on, you would think it would be utter chaos, but it was so smooth. The kids walked quietly when needed, sang and watched the choristers, stood and sat when prompted by the choristers - it was amazing. There was the occasional hand-wave to the parents or smaller siblings and the ever consistent "yeee -ah" from Abbey in our row - calling for Lea. :) Lea did great and spoke up when it was her turn. She never ceases to amaze me with her ability to speak in front of others - this is so NOT my strong suit. She does great and we're so proud of her! Lea's part was about having a family that loved her and the blessings of having a loving family.

It was a beautiful reminder of the Lord's plan for Eternal Families - I'm so grateful to have this knowledge. I can be with my family through the sealing powers of the priesthood in the Temple, if I do my part. It's not a freebie- it requires work and work it is. :)

Thank you to the Primary Teachers and the Primary Presidency - you work so hard not just on Sundays, but during the week to help my children learn when they come to church. They love to come to church because of their fantastic teachers - they can hardly stand to sit through the first hour of church because they love Primary so much. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!