Sunday, November 16, 2014

         Next week is Stake Conference and there was a marathon choir practice at the Church tonight.  The “choir” bus delivered people mid-afternoon and they were going strong when Glade and I arrived at 5:00.   The Stake Presidency asked that each ward prepare a hymn and sing it during the Saturday night meeting.  The choirs were scattered throughout the chapel and came to the choir seats one choir at a time to sing when it was their turn. 

         After all the choirs had finished, which was supposed to be by 5:00 p.m., it was time for the stake choir to practice for the Sunday sessions—said practice actually started at 5:50.  They sang until nearly 7:00 and everyone was getting pretty tired.  Then, most of them had to get back on the bus for a ride of up to an hour or an hour and a half to be delivered to their homes.  That is dedication to a cause!

         Bless their sweet hearts—they sing with such exuberance and enthusiasm!  Glade is singing bass and says the singing is so loud that people can’t hear their own voices to tell if they are singing on key or not!  It is sounding pretty good for the most part, however.  Their spirit makes up for any lack of expertise.

         We just took our Sunday night walk outside and it was a perfectly beautiful setting with lights from the city making the hillsides glow, croaking and chirping from the ground-cover making the otherwise silent night come alive, and cool temps making for a delightful and comfortable fast-paced stroll.  Loved it!

         Loved also, listening to Christmas music from CD's that I put on my laptop before we left.  However, I'm still loving my leaf garlands and orange lights for another week or so!   

         Hope you all had a great Sunday.  I’m sure you were all busy with your families, your callings, and your service.  Love you all so much!!  Good Night!