Phillip and Julianna Iverson: What now?

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

What now?

The past month + has been packed with stress of the upcoming primary program. I'm pleased to say it is finally over and was a tremendous success!
Thank you Amalia, Tammy, Katie, Joan, all of the teachers and especially Delight for helping with the signing (and singing). It truly helped the spirit be there and allowed the program to be for all of the members of our ward, not just the hearing.
Sunday was also my first time signing the sacrament prayers. Overall I think I did okay. I missed a couple words, but practice makes perfect, right?
It's amazing how much time went into the program. After primary Katie and I were just sort of standing there, looking around. Katie said "well, I guess I'm going home". There were no more planning meetings, no more plans to discuss...it was just over. I know that the next storm is coming and there are more things that will need to be done, but for now, what am I supposed to do with myself?! I'm starting by having Kevin fix my car and (hopefully) treating Nichole to pedicures tonight. What a life! :)

2 comments:

Unknown said...: Well I decided that you can take me out for pedicures only if you promise to let me do the same for you later on. You guys have done so much for our family and I am truly amazed and touched at your love for us. But you need to let us do something for you too.; 10:58 AM
Unknown said...: Oh, by the way, the program was so wonderful. Even though it was little children, the Spirit was so strong in the Chapel. They are a bunch of wonderful kids.; 10:59 AM

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