This past Sunday we had our primary program. It was a success as usual, but I am also glad it is over! There is always a sense of relief as the primary president when that task is completed, although my job is never really “done”.
I started by sharing a few words myself. For some reason, I was a little overly emotional. But, in the year and a half that I have had this calling, I have really grown to love my primary kids. We are few in numbers, but it seems that makes us more like a family. I have been able to get to know them pretty well, and I do care about them individually. A lot. It truly is amazing how those you serve become those that you love. President Eyring spoke a little about that in this past women’s conference.
As I was speaking, I shared my thoughts on hearing some primary music in that women’s conference. The songs, “He sent His Son” and “I’m trying to be like Jesus” were sung by the choir. As I sat and listened to those songs during the conference, I felt inspired to share the lyrics with our ward. I spoke of how I knew that the kids in our ward were trying hard to be like Jesus, because he is our perfect example.
The children did a great job on their parts, too. They all had something special to share, and the spirit was felt, and the Gospel was taught. There was a little up and down, of some of our little sunbeams, but, I figure that you have to take everything in stride. Kids are still kids, even if they are sitting on the stand in front of the entire ward, and wiggles will happen, and kids will get up and down and walk around. The parents love it, regardless. And, so do I.