So, for the "games" portion of FHE Mike chose Wii bowling. Errolyn creamed us all! She got 3 strikes in a row; 5 total and ended with 198 points. We were all way behind. She was so excited. Now she wants to go "real" bowling because she says she has a good strategy. Do we humble her and take her? Or not take her and let her believe Wii bowling is the same thing and she's awesome? Lol. Tough choice.
Well, I've been calling twice a week trying to find a clinic that gives H1N1 vaccines. I've done a lot of research and didn't feel comfortable with my kids taking the mist. So, when I finally got news that a local clinic had vaccines (actual shot vaccines), I jumped at the chance. I prayed to know if it would be safe for my family and I felt good about it. So, I pulled Cameron and Errolyn out of school and when we got there they said only I could get the vaccine in shot form because they were out of the shot dosages for the kids. So, I started filling out my paperwork, and right when I finished, a lady walked in the back door carrying a large bag of something. They called me up and said they had just received more shot dosages for the kids- yea! Tender mercy. So, the kids and I all got vaccinated today. I'll have to bring the kids back in 30 days for their 2nd dose, but at least the process is started and I'm done with mine.
The Messiah rehearsals are going really, really well! I was a little nervous at the start of yesterday's rehearsal because it was the first time practicing with the choir and orchestra together, but after a little bit I calmed down and was able to be my normal self. The Messiah is going to sound great! I'm so excited that it's coming together so well. We're still trying to find an organist and a timpani set... but we still have a few weeks left so hopefully it will all work out. Sometimes the organization and administrative part of things has been a little frustrating, but when I hear from the musicians how much they are enjoying having an opportunity to play their instruments with a group for the first time in a long time or how much the choir members have missed singing The Messiah and are enjoying it, it makes it all worth it. As much as I would love to be playing the violin in this Messiah... the Spirit I feel when I have 120 choir members singing at me and a full orchestra playing is amazing. I really have enjoyed conducting this group... it's been a wonderful experience for me!