The Spring Program

I got to attend Maddie's spring Easter program today. No, they didn't sing Peter Cottontail--the theme was built around colors. The director of the school said the teachers would be happy if the children just stayed on the stage--but it was so much better than that. There were even some original songs.

I know programs are a pain for teachers, and they are always so glad when they are over.
But I must say that for parents, grandparents, and anyone else who might be the audience, such events are pure joy. I can't describe the looks on the faces of parents as they waved to their children and took hundreds of pictures. I arrived early (45 minutes) to save seats for BST and Sheryl and there were already parents there setting up video cameras. It was an exercise in what is good in America--kids still like to sing and parents still enjoy watching them. May it ever be so.

Thanks to all the teachers who labor extra hours to make sure the stage is decorated, the songs are learned, and the parents are properly notified. Have you ever tried to teach a class of 12 two-year-olds a song with hand motions? Not easy.

The last song today was Jesus Loves the Little Children, and so He does. Thank you Lord for using them as models for us.