A Busy Sunday

I'm so sad that I didn't think to take a picture of my little family today in our coordinating outfits! Emma and I were in black and all the boys had white shirts and ties (even little Isaiah--even though the tie was way too big for him!) I am the Ward Music Chairman and was asked to speak today on the organization of the hymn book. I convinced my family to learn and sing the primary song, Hum Your Favorite Hymn. Gehrig and Damian actually wanted to do it by themselves, but I thought since we all practiced it, it might be better to have us all there in case the boys needed help. Lou held Isaiah and I held Emma while Damian and Gehrig did the bulk of the singing. They did a WONDERFUL job (Damian even sang some of it in tune! :)). It's funny. . .they never really participate when the primary sings in sacrament meeting, but they do a great job when it's only them. Go figure!

Since I'm a big baby about speaking in front of people, I felt anxiety on and off all week as I was preparing and now that it's over, I've got one heck of a headache! But, I was told that it went well and had many kind comments after. I was so worried about offending people, but really felt the need to encourage more singing from our congregation. I think it was well received. I think. It was a perfect topic for me and I made sure the bishop knew that I had met my quota for the next few years! :)

On another note: I have been in this ward for 4 years! Amazing how time flies! Gehrig was only 3 years old, Damian 1 1/2 and Emma and Isaiah little spirits in heaven! Anyway. . .until I moved into this ward, I had spent all but a couple of months either in the Primary or the Young Women organizations. I have enjoyed 4 wonderful years of Relief Society classes, but have finally been called back into Primary. I've been called to be the 2nd Counselor. I figure it's time for me to get to know the children in our ward. I've loved getting to know the sisters, but I have felt guilty for not knowing the children.