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Sunday, July 12, 2009

I remember a time in out ward as a youth, that we would sing absolutely no familiar songs at church. Our music leader would say, "there is no sealed portion of the hymn book." She was a firm believer in that statement. I agree it is fun to learn new songs, but when you have a squirming, screaming kid on your lap and you don't know the song in the slightest, you don't get to sing. I don't know how things are in your ward, but we don't have many loud singers, so when it is a mystery song....it sounds like everyone is mumbling.

I love singing. It is a great way of giving praise. If I don't know a song (or any sung int he meeting) it is sad to me because I don't feel like it's acceptable. I feel like it should feel similar to when you perform a song - you sing well and enjoy it, not stumble through and mumble.

I can appreciate singing one song during a meeting that is less sung. How else would we familiarize our selves with it, but all four is far too much! I did recognize one, but still couldn't sing because of aforementioned kids on my lap.

Just for you to learn a little about me, in case you are interested, I love to sing Christmas, Patriotic and Eater (not the depressing sounding ones - there aren't enough uplifting Easter songs in the hymnal in my opinion) songs with as much gusto and feeling as possible, because - I don't know why. I love singing "Hallelujah!!" They make me all emotional and happy = crying. Like I heard today, maybe my kidneys are next to my eyes....? I really enjoy singing. It can be the highlight of my day!

Our Fun Family

Darin and Melissa have been married since 2000. We have a daughter, Elaine who was born in 2001 with several Congenital Heart Defects. She had 3 open heart surgeries and passed on while waiting for a heart transplant in 2004. She loved Buzz Lightyear and animals. She would be 12. Violet loves art, drawing, singing and creating things. Favorite pass time is reading. Ashton is a typical boy. He loves dragons, swords and building. Currently he thinks he is going to be a professional base ball player. He also love Indiana Jones and the Wii! Myra likes dancing and jumping, playing dress up and playing with her baby dolls. Vaughn is a sweet, easy going little man, obsessed with trains, cars and baseball. He is super coordinated. And he only loves things..."What about mom? I love her?" Mom and Dad are having fun with their family.