PRIMARY PROGRAM: CHECK

I don't believe I've mentioned this before, but I'm our ward's primary chorister. I know this calling isn't that big of a deal to some (most) women, but I've never thought of myself as primary chorister material so often find myself out of my comfort zone. Well, today was our primary program... and the music portion went pretty well, if I do say so myself. I mean my shirt was drenched with sweat and I felt like I wanted to sleep or a week afterward, but hey, no problem. AND considering at the practice a week before I kept forgetting to "raise" and "lower" (you primary graduates know what I'm talking about) my cute little choir and at one point reacted to my forgetfulness by cursing "oh cr@p" in the chapel to 30 young impressionable minds (I knew I had done something really wrong when I heard the wee gasps of nine-year-old girls and a few teachers put their hands to their mouths) I think I've come along way. Thankfully, I am part of an amazing primary including great leaders who've always got my back (during cussing spurts and bouts of forgetfulness) and, of course, 30-something beautiful children, to whom I owe any success. Whew. Our theme was "I Am a Child of God". So obviously, our year was focused on teaching the children that very fact. So simple, yet the crucial piece of knowledge that's missing in the solution to some of the world's most complex and troubled issues. I think even some of us who have grown up hearing "I Am a Child of God" their whole lives still struggle with understanding its importance. I think its sometimes really hard for us a humans to realize and accept our huge potential. That we're divine. That we're loved beyond our understanding. That someone is always there blessing us, rooting for us, and molding us to be our possible best self. That can be a hard thing for us to wrap our head around sometimes. But it's true, dang it! (oh no, there I go again.)

6 comments:

  1. Okay, knock off the "this calling isn't a big deal" CRAP!! You teach the gospel through music to children. To me, it's one of the most important callings ever. EVER! So be proud and pleased with yourself. At least until next week when you swear in Primary or a kid points out that you forgot to button your shirt. You know it's going to happen!! lol xoxoxoxox

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  2. Oh, that is funny! I can see in my head exactly how you would say "oh crap" too.

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  3. I would die of inadequacy if called to that calling and you did SUCH a great job. Congratulations!

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  4. Primary Programs are stressful!! We did our back in September and I was stressed because I was kind of out of the loop with everything. My own fault there. So, I am glad yours went well!!
    I don't know if I will be early. Last friday I was dilated to a 4 and 70-80% effaced and they didn't think I would make it through the weekend. Proved them wrong, ha! Now I am hoping he doesn't come before Thursday. My dad has to have surgery Wednesday and I am the one to get him there and home. Oh, I have a couple pics of your dad. Jason was in the Apple store down at the gateway and saw him. He took a few pics of him with his phone, because he thought he was your dad but wanted to ask me. I thought it was kind of funny. Maybe freaky if your dad knew! He would think someone was stalking him or something! Well, I hope things are going well! Talk to you later!

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  5. i totally forgot you were the chorister. i was that in syracuse! it was the best calling ever!! im sure you know that since you are it now. anywho, i was so stressed out too, especially since i got the calling two weeks before our program. what a great delight! oh my goodness, you made me miss ny so badly! im sure you did a great job!! i loved the songs they chose this yr. ho hum! i miss primary!

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  6. I want all your blog readers to know that you smiled the entire time.

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