This past week we had a counselor in the Bishopric stop by one evening. He asked us to speak - we laughed out loud. So, the beginnings of a family event in Sacrament Meeting. We obviously had the kids do something too. They each came up with a sentence or two to share.
So...I spoke, the kids each spoke, we all sang our song (A Capella) and then Layne spoke. It was a bit like the family programs they did ions ago when the whole family did the whole Sacrament Meeting. (I hadn't seen that done for awhile - I don't know if it's not done anymore or student wards tend not to do them because the children are generally younger.)
People were kind and had nice things to say - but, I doubt we'll ever be asked again.:} Layne joked with someone after that being done was the best part. (He gave a great talk.)
I do have to leave a note about the kids. The boys didn't want to say anything. Jacob said he didn't like to do it - it makes him nervous to get up in front of people. He also tried to make the point that they had not been asked directly to speak - we had. I think he's glad he did it. He can memorize pretty quickly. He also speaks quickly when he's up there - but, he went up, did it and was done. I was pleased he did it anyway and found out it was OK. Jonny read his and seemed pretty confident about the whole thing. Megan and Rachel seem to think it was fun to be part of it all. Although, they were the two most distracted. Layne and I each held one of the girls while we sang. We didn't do a microphone because we thought it would be too distracting for the kids. So...no one accompanied us and we had no microphone. Sweet! Makes you want to be there doesn't it? (We're just glad Layne's great with keeping everyone on key.) The kids did pretty well with the singing too - good effort. I was glad the boys stood still and did it - not real loud - but, they still got up there and did what they could. Megan sort of sang and Rachel was a bit wiggly - but, not overwhelmingly so. She seems to like to sing. We'll see what happens with that.
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So sorry. That must have been stressful, but look at it this way. It is done and out of the way. You are officially in the ward and hold no surprises for anyone, as far as they know. Your secrets are out, so you can rest easy. Until you get a calling, that is. Glad it went well and you had the kids involved, that is a good idea. I can totally relate to double duty: the Christmas program this year where, I led the music (as usual, I am the chorister), sang in the choir, a double quartet, and a solo. The best part is, I almost had to direct the choir too. It was almost seriously the Nicole Bell show. I was saved from Choir Director duty by the real C.D., who was supposed to be out of town (for the Christmas program?) and had to stay home because of a blood clot. Sorry you have a blood clot, but so glad I don't have to direct the choir. Don't worry, by the Sunday after Christmas she had gotten clearance to leave, and left town, not bothering to call and ask me to direct THAT Sunday. (I have seen her at church since then, and she has not said a word about it.) Good thing Mom and Dad taught us to step in when needed. But THAT Sunday, (the 28th), I had my reg. callings, (chorister and RS Secretary) plus directing the choir, all of a sudden, then I get to church and am asked to lead the music and do 5-minute music period in RS. It was a busy day.
OK, this is unbelievable about your Sunday--and yours, Nicole! Craziness!!!! I love how Nicole said your secrets are out and you hold no surprises for anyone. I am cracking up. But I say way to go on getting the whole family involved. And yes, I remember those family sacrament meetings. Times have changed...or, at least, I thought they had! Maybe just in my ward. xo
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