Do you ever have days when you just feel so worn out that the thought of doing anything that requires work or thought (i.e. writing in a blog) makes you want to shut down completely? That's how I'm feeling at the moment--so this may be shorter than normal.
It was another week of much rehearsal and preparation for both today and the Christmas concerts this coming week. While it's been tiring, I've enjoyed it and today was no exception. It was great to see the Conference Center decked out in Christmas decorations. It was great to sing Farandole and remember back to the last Christmas concert when three "kings" would come out on stage and prance around with a kingly strut (see here). It was great to sing Wexford Carol at the First Presidency Devotional this evening. It was great to see the Conference Center almost all the way filled (21,000 seats) with those who had come to hear leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, speak. It was great to take time and think about that night when Christ was born--all the things happening, the various groups of individuals participating, and probably many unknown "side-stories" going on, each with their own miraculous wonder. It was great to see my cousin attend this evening. It was great to hear the spoken word today. And it was great to come home, get in my jammies, and see my wife and children who I had missed!
And that, my friends, is that. The choir-related "greats" of the day.
Looking forward to this week despite all of the hours that will be logged. Grateful for the opportunity and thankful for my Savior. There was a portion of a document called "The Living Christ" that I recited today as part of a program at church. And I'll end with a portion of it here:
"Jesus is the Living Christ, the Immortal Son of God. He is the great king Immanuel, who stands today at the right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life, and eternal life in the world to come."
Until next time, God be with you.
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| Singing "Farandole", 12/4/2016 |
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