May 18

Scott's foot is so much better this morning.  The pain in his foot is gone.  He got out of bed and actually walked on it.  Fasting works!  I am not sure how it works, but I know that fasting brings down the power of heaven.  His foot is still swollen, so he is wearing the pressure bandage.

We are so grateful for family that would fast with us and pray for Scott's speeding recovery.  We are grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that would hear our request and grant it.

I told Scott that he had a choice to make.  He could go with the seniors for lunch today, or he could go to the priesthood session of stake conference tonight.  He can not do both as he can not keep his leg up enough if he attends both activities.  He chose priesthood, of course.  We both want the swelling to go down quickly, and feel that in gratitude we need to do everything we can to help the healing process.

We spent a quiet, very pleasant day.  I like being home puttering around; Scott hates it.

He left for priesthood and I began to get ready for the choir to sing.  Priesthood was at 3:00 and the adult session was to start at 5:00.  It is scary to sing without a practice, so I had asked the YSAs to be at the chapel by 4:30 when the priesthood session was to let out.  We actually had most of the woman, but when the session let out, they announced that there would be refreshments.  Of course, the men were not going to come practice and miss the food.  By the time we got everyone in the choir seats, had the tenors run though their parts, and warmed up, President Diloi stood up and started the meeting.  I just laughed.  I leaned up, tapped President Seru on the shoulder and said, "President that was a warm up, not our prelude."  He just shook his head.  Adapt.  Adapt! I am learning to adapt.

Thirty-five of us (Scott and I sang also) sang the Tongan song for the special number with Filipe leading.  We did not do so well.  Really these YSAs love that song and sing it with such fervor, but not tonight.  Mediocre.  After the meeting Lillian stood up and lead the postlude song "Come Unto Me".  We did great with that song.  Elder Watson turned around to thanks us, but Maggie just jumped up and led "Help Me Teach With Inspiration"which was the original prelude that we did not get to sing.  Elder Watson and Sister Watson had no idea how to react.  It was cute. Afterwards they were most appreciative.

How did we really do? Well-l-l.  Better than I thought we would do, and yet not as well as we could have done with an adequate amount of practice.  However this is the Lord's work, and I decided this morning that I could not worry about it any more.  It is His work we are doing and so I left it to Him.  The three YSAs that lead the songs did a great job.   The YSAs were pleased and if Heavenly Father was please I am good!!!

When I think of all the stress these past weeks have been, I am so glad to be done.  When I think of the spirit that comes with practicing and singing with these young adults, I know I would miss doing it.

Good thing.  The missionaries asked me tonight if we could sing at a baptism next Saturday. ARGH!

The YSA Institute Choir
with Elder and Sister Watson