Children Going to Church - André-Henri Dargelas, 1828-1906Sunday
I can't believe a whole week went by and I didn't even write about our first week last Sunday with the girls so I thought today would be a good day to do catch up.
The above print is perfect for remembering the first day taking the girls. It was snowing when we came out of the building. One of our concerns with doing this year in another ward was how it would affect our little ones. There are only 2 primary classes, one for the older kids and one one for the younger. Annie Kate has loved her primary, teacher and all the boys in her class. I think she was a little surprised how small the building is when we pulled up. Some of the rooms don't have heat and it is much older than our current building. But she never said one negative word. She has taken this really serious of being a good example and having a good attitude. She even volunteered to give a talk for the next Sunday. She walked right into her class and said, "Hi I am new!"
Sacrament meeting was wonderful. Elder Earl C. Tingey (who is a leader in our Church from Salt Lake City) was there and gave a great, short talk at the end.
The man who conducted the meeting was very spirited and so welcoming, raising his arms saying, "Welcome, Welcome, Welcome"
A 15 year old boy spoke in sacrament meeting as well. He did not look once at his notes. It was the most incredible talk I have ever heard given by a young man of his age and as well as most adults
We met a couple our age who is in the ward. The husband is also from Seattle and had played Jeff in tennis in high school.. small world.
It was just an all around great day. A long day (with travel time and church it is about 5 1/2 hours) but a great day.
We feel so lucky to be able to be doing this!
6 comments:
I'm sorry your girls were sick. I enjoyed hearing about your new ward. That is so neat that Annie Kate has taken this calling so seriously, and with such a happy attitude. What a great example she will be!
I hope everyone feels better, and good luck while Jeff is out of town!
Hope everyone is feeling better. I have a sick one at home right now as well. Not any fun!
Sounds like you are raising a wonderful daughter. You should be very proud!
Sorry your girls are sick. I guess it is the time of year. We are all battling something. That is so great you had a good experience on your first day in your new ward.
Annie Kate sounds like she is a great example to all. If we could all be so willing to serve and get to know new people our wards would be so awsome!
Hope everyone feels better soon.
My husband's actually in Boston right now, so sympathies for you having to deal with everything on your own, Kristi!
I hope the girls pull through quickly. We've had some lurgy here too, but thankfully it all happened before Paul left. Sleep is the key. Hope you're treating yourself to enough sleep!
You must be so proud of Annie Kate. Small things like her attitude to entering her new ward are actually vast leaps in maturity. It sounds like she's growing up fast, and brilliantly.
Don't stress about missing this week. At least it's given you free time to tell us all about LAST week! :-D
Liam, Asher and I were all sickies this weekend...our place was stomach flu central, not a pretty scene. So we missed church yesterday as well, we should be up to school tommorow though. Hope you all are better soon!
I'm really looking forward to updates on your family mission call. I'm so impressed with Annie Kate's attitude. What are you doing about activity days? Will she stay in your neighbourhood ward for weeknight activities?
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