It's over. The first Primary program under my direction is over, and I couldn't be happier. Though the presentation wasn't without its quirks, it was charming nonetheless. (It always is, though, isn't it? Remembering the fact that no matter how imperfectly the program runs, this Sunday is the favorite of the majority of ward members was my saving grace.) Everyone -- leaders and children -- did a wonderful job, and their hard work was very apparent. The Sunbeams stole the show, just like everyone expected them to. My favorite was the daughter of my friend, Melanie, who not only sang loud and clear, but also, because apparently she learned the song lyrics phonetically, with her very own words. It was great.
Now that I've directed the presentation of the annual Primary program, I have a better idea of how to do things next year -- what to change, what to keep the same, how to do things differently so as to make the whole affair a little less stressful. And even though I am glad (read: completely and utterly relieved) that it's all over, I have to admit that I got a little teary-eyed as the children sang the final song. There's nothing quite like hearing children you've grown to love share their testimonies of eternal families through simple and beautiful songs.
8 comments:
Um, I cry almost every time those kids get up now....and I was released from the Primary presidency a year and a half ago. There is nothing sweeter than children (esp the littlest ones!) singing. Glad your program was a success! I think ours is in a few weeks. Yay!
Great job, friend! I'm sure it was wonderful! You're right: there is nothing in this world quite like a primary program. And as today was my first time being a parent in the audience, I tell you whole-heartedly: what you (and those like you) do in Primary is so valued by me as a parent!!!
Congrats on the success! What a sweet way to chronicle this milestone in your life.
Sarah cracked me up!!!
Great job Lindsay!
Our primary program was today too. Our class and the other CTR 6 class sang "Home." They stood up and Peter and I were sitting in two different rows. The children got to a part where they didn't know the words and they went really quiet. Peter and I had the lyrics so we could help them along. At times we were nearly the only ones singing. It was funny but we're glad it's over now. :)
It was great! Everyone did a wonderful job! Thanks again for all your hard work. It really shows!
I am relieved too Lindsay. You were a trooper. I loved watching/being in it with the kids. Sarah always makes me laugh. :)
I'm sad I missed it. But Marc gave me a full run down and it sounds like it was a huge success. Great job! And congrats on it being OVER! :D
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