I absolutely LOVED singing at Women’s Conference. I almost wasn’t even nervous, until just before I sang. I was prepared, I had everything ready to go on the morning of, I didn’t even feel stressed during the performance. I had no idea that almost immediately after we performed, I would be almost entirely exhausted! It is only in hind sight that I can even try to contemplate what happened.
Rewind 4 months ago, January 1st, and I was writing a song to sing for a “New Beginnings” program. I had to write and learn the song in only a few days. The performance went well, and I didn’t think any thing else of it. Two days later, Sister Dibb asked me to sing for the three General Women’s Committees at the Relief Society building in Salt Lake. A week later, we sang, and Jessica Perry and I were invited to sing at Women’s Conference. A couple weeks later, I emailed Greg Hansen to get some advice about possibly having a CD available in the Bookstore at Women’s Conference. Greg told me I should make the CD and that he would produce and orchestrate. From that point on, the next 2 months, was preparing the CD, learning from Greg, recording, praying, and wondering. Before we got into the process too far, Sister Lifferth told me she would get the CD into the bookstore, and when Greg Hansen relayed the information to Sounds of Zion, they offered to be the distributer for the album. It has truly been a ride. I loved every minute of it, but I also had no idea how much the last few months would wear me out!
Thankfully, I feel much better now. I was so happy to see my CD in the bookstore. It was one of those moments when you get to rejoice in hitting a milestone for your life. I grabbed a CD off of the display, and showed it to one of the ladies at the cash register. I told her, “This is me!” I showed her my name on the CD. She politely gave me the “Wow, that’s great!” answer, and I was happy to share that moment with a stranger. Jessica Perry, who was with me, couldn’t believe I was acting so silly. But really can you blame me? It was so exciting!
So, I guess it’s all normal. It’s funny how life keeps on going. Really nothing is that different. My oldest daughter Jessica and I, sang the duet “I’ll Stay With You” last night for a mother/daughter young women’s activity. Listening to her sing, moved me to tears, and I cried before we were finished. It was the first time I got emotional through all those times I’ve performed the song. It’s easier to feel the love that Naomi had for Ruth, as I’m playing Naomi, and it’s my daughter who plays the part of Ruth. She has such a sweet voice.
Tonight I got to attend a mother/daughter activity for another one of my daughters. I have been involved recently with their “activity day” activities, and so they had prepared to sing, “One Virtue at a Time”. They did such a great job. I thought it would be fun for them to learn, so that when they got to Young Women’s they would know how to sing it. I felt so blessed to be able to be a part of their lives.
I don’t know what’s next. I’ve stopped trying to guess, but I have to admit, my life has been very exciting and I am very happy.