Catching Up

There has been a lot of things going on over the past couple of weeks and I have wanted to post some thought, but every time I get on the PC, I am interrupted. So here goes.....

We had our Primary Sacrament Program on Nov. 9th. I was in utter disspare the previous Sunday during the practice because I could not feel the spirit. In hind sight I know I was stressed out for perfection, but what can be more perfect than a child standing and confirming a simple gospel principle. I need to stop stressing.....the program was fabulous. We usually have one or more children scream into the mic during their part, I had challenged one kid to be as reverent as he possibly could and I would reward him with a special treat. It worked! I have never been more proud of this group of kids, they did a wonderful job and we received many compliments. A big 'Thank You' and 'Congrats on a job well done' to Cherish, my fabulous counselor.

POW WOW is AWESOME! For those non-scouters, this is a day for the leaders to attend classes and workshops to improve and develop skills necessary when working with cub scouts. From 8 in the morning until 3, non-stop scouting. I selected a variety of classes that were not picked by the den leaders and pack leaders. I think I got the BEST classes. The first class was on earning the BSA Family Patch. This is a patch that a family can earn just by spending time together and having fun....FHE! They had great ideas and activities planned for us to participate in....I made Freezer Bag Ice Cream, a prayer rock and sang the star spangled banner with a kazoo! The next class was 101 ways to say 'Thank You.' I felt I needed this class because I would like to become better at expressing my gratitude with simple gifts or cards. On to Blue and Gold...the anniversary of the scouting program is called the Blue and Gold. A lot of great ideas for the banquet. Decor, activities, food and games. I loved it! Cubs in the Kitchen was a little tedious. The teachers just read out of the book and passed around a few yummy 'handouts' for us to put together, like baggie fudge, ants on a log and a candy log fire. Then I had to take a class designed specifically for my responsibilities...great information, not real exciting.

I love being in the Primary and serving the children! I never really participated much in Primary myself as a child. I have few memories of Primary or the activities. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have now to see my children grow in the gospel. I am grateful for my Heavenly Father giving me this time to serve in such a capacity. What a blessing!!!