Pray for the Children of Haiti

Remember when we helped with Haiti Days for A Child's Hope Foundation? The disaster in Haiti reminded me of that sweet day when the children adopted from Haiti were so willing to open their hearts and play. Children are like that--they love unconditionally. It's one of the most wonderful things I've learned over the past few years. Yesterday in primary, I was looking out at all those little faces that I have grown to love so much and I couldn't help but think about sweet faces of the Haitian children. We prayed for them in primary and I found peace in knowing that the prayers of children are powerful.

Photo from last week's Breafast with the Bishop activity.

Primary Program Palooza

Today is our ward's primary program. The children have been practicing and preparing all year. They are SO excited to share what they have learned . . . I'm excited to see how it all comes together. We feel pretty confident that their cuteness will cancel out any slip-ups. Pray for us.

Primary On Location

We had our primary activity day on Saturday morning at the Provo Temple. There's something wonderful about children and their wonder.

Primary Activity Day

Anyone know what happens when 40 primary kids gather for a raging p.j. party/breakfast with the bishop?

A whole lot of fun!

Primary=Baked Goods. . .Who Knew?

So my cute primary friend, Emily, made me a giant chocolate chip cookie in the shape of a flower. THIS, is why I love my new calling!

The Other White Vegetable

A couple of weeks ago in primary, each of our presidency took a few minutes in Sharing Time to introduce ourselves. I wanted to tell the children where I was from & thought bringing a potato would be a dead giveaway. I asked if potatoes grew on trees--"no." Where do potatoes come from? With the sweetest and most sincere voice, the 4 year old on the front row responded--"Macey's" (a local grocery store). Of course potatoes come from Macey's, Sis. Virtue. Of course these sweet children are smarter than me & cuter than me. Of course, I'm beginning to understand that this experience is one of the sweetest I could ever have.

What Happened Today?

My sweet friend, Janice, from the Grandview 1st just wrote this on my Facebook Wall:

"What just happened today? Where did that come from? I am so excited for my kids, but a little bummed out for me."

Well, I suppose my feelings today are very similar to those of Janice. They are a mix of sheer excitement, fear, humility, and uncertainty. I have a new calling as our ward Primary President. The last few days have been a whirlwind. I found out the night before I left for L.A. and was in a state of complete shock (I still am). I'm not primary material. I have Enrichment written all over me. I don't have kids. I don't know the 6 new verses of Book of Mormon Stories. I seriously think the last time I went to primary I was probably an 11 year old. For those of you who are counting (you really need to find something better to do), this is my 3rd calling since I moved into the ward just over 6 months ago. My service on the Enrichment Committee was such fun & I was thoroughly enjoying myself...seriously. We have such a talented and willing committee. It was like a RS dream. I should know by now that just when you get comfortable, the Lord likes to give you a challenge. I'm now certain He has a sense of humor.

So, for those of you who have advice, please send it my way.

For those of you who are wondering what will happen to the Grandview First Ward Enrichment Blog--I'm not certain, but will keep it going until I hear otherwise.

For those of you who are looking forward to the comic relief which is sure to accompany this calling, that makes two of us.

For those of you with faith, pray for me.

The truth is that as little as I know about the administrative ins and outs of primary, I have a great sense of peace and joy. Now, that peace could very well fly out the window next week at about 11am when my 60 new little friends arrive for our first week of primary together, but I'm still optimistic & pleasantly enjoying my rose colored glasses. I have some wonderful counselors who I am excited to get to know & rows of little ones whose lives can be touched forever by the knowledge that they are the Children of God. . .a principle that touches my life daily.