I am a Child of God...

So, today was our big primary program in our ward. I am serving as the primary president right now and it is such a great calling! We have quite a large primary and I wouldn't trade any of them. They are an awesome group of kids!

We have been practicing for the program for a few weeks now and had a final rehearsal yesterday. But no matter how much you rehearse and practice, you never know how it is going to go. I am happy to say that it went great! The kids did such a good job and knew their songs and parts so well! There were a few spontaneous moments, but that is fun and something I look forward to. One of my favorite parts that made me just bawl, was when sweet little Aram, who is usually in a wheelchair and cannot speak, did his part. His class was supposed to say their name, say something special about themselves and then say,"I am a child of God." So it came time for Aram's class and his mom brought him up to the microphone, took his little hands, and helped him sign, "I am Aram. I love to give hugs. I am a child of God." It still makes me cry just remembering it. Through the whole thing, he has his big huge smile on his face. He is an angel on earth and knows probably better than any of us that he is a child of God.

It was a lot of work and practice, but ultimately, it was all in the Lord's hands and I know that the Spirit was felt by those who were there. I got an unexpected surprise after the program when I learned that Sister Stevens from the Primary General Board had come with our stake primary president to watch the program. No pressure at all! :o) She was so gracious and sweet with her comments afterwards. That meant a lot to me.

So, another primary program has come and gone and now onto another new year.