One - our ward choir was asked to participate in singing in stake conference this last Sunday. They had given us two weeks notice. Now there are some that can do that with no skin off their nose, but the majority of my choir are ones that need time to learn the music. Many of them didn't participate because they didn't want to feel bad about how they did. About 7, including me, participated. The stake music chairman got lots of others last minute, and it actually turned out pretty nice. But I did give her the heads up that if she asks us again, she needs to give us 3 months notice. It kind of sounded like that wouldn't happen, so chances are we will never be asked again. Which is fine. Not everyone can pull things off so last minute like that, and there is nothing wrong with that. I had given her some kind suggestions, which she promptly blew off, so ... and that's her perogotive to do so. But I am very protective of my people. I want these things to be positive experiences for them, not something they will regret.
Two - I had two new little piano students start up a new group lesson time. It is so fun to see new students still in the honeymoon stage of piano lessons. Several weeks they will see that it is continual working at it. It can still be lots of fun, but it starts taking more work and effort. It's kind of like ... kindergarten. Remember how fun kindergarten was??? It was great! You spend all your time painting and singing songs and playing out in the sandbox. Well, then first and second grade start happening. Not as fun. Takes more work and effort. And it just gets more uphill climbing from there. Well, that's how piano lessons are too. At first it's pretty simple and lots of fun. Then it starts taking some effort. Anyhow ... I had to race around getting ready for shopping day and getting the books and things ready for these new little students. Fun, but busy :D
Three - Darin had to let go 4 of his people at work; one of them was one of his main guys. It was REALLY hard on him. Weeks of sleepless nights, of trying to negotiate with those above him but being shot down. In the end, he's made to feel like public enemy number one. One of our home teachers really said some nasty things. You know, I have always felt the the main purpose of visiting teaching and home teaching is that you go into their homes and really get to know them; find out what makes them tick. This man has been coming into our home for several months now. Does he REALLY think that Darin would be so heartless and cavalier about this??? If he truly thinks such hurtful things about us, then to me, he hasn't really been doing his job. Because ANYONE who truly KNOWS the kind of people we are would KNOW that we aren't like that at ALL!! We have been praying daily for these people and their families; hoping that the reason this had to happen is that this door had to shut so that the window that was supposed to be opened could do so. Hoping that this will be a blessing in disguise for them and their families. So, we have been very sad the last few days, needless to say.
I am hoping that this week will open up less busily and more positively.
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