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It seems like yesterday that we were starting elementary school! Now there is only one day left… and I can’t believe it. This cute little kindergartener…

…has grown into this beautiful girl. She’s kind, thoughtful, empathetic, smart and creative! I’m so proud of her!

Here is the girl playing on the honor recital at Blue Lake Family Camp the summer before first grade. (Throwback Thursday)

Here she is performing her concerto in Wentz Hall last spring!

She also recorded a hymn of comfort for you. This is a different tune than I know for the Hymn “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”.

We hope you find peace today!!

We were introduced to this new (to us) hymn. It’s a really beautiful tune, and it has a wonderful text by John Carl Ylvisaker.

I was there to hear your borning cry,
I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized,
To see your life unfold.
I was there when you were but a child,
With a faith to suit you well;
In a blaze of light you wandered off
To find where demons dwell.
When you heard the wonder of the Word
I was there to cheer you on;
You were raised to praise the living God,
To whom you now belong.
If you find someone to share your time
And you join your hearts as one,
I’ll be there to make your verses rhyme
From dusk ’till rising sun.
In the middle ages of your life,
Not too old, no longer young,
I’ll be there to guide you through the night,
Complete what I’ve begun.
When the evening gently closes in,
And you shut your weary eyes,
I’ll be there as I have always been
With just one more surprise.
I was there to hear your borning cry,
I’ll be there when you are old.
I rejoiced the day you were baptized,
To see your life unfold.

Today we remember those who have given much. This Memorial day seems more poignant than others to me. So many are giving so much right now, and those of us who aren’t on the front lines are thankful. We showed our thankfulness by staying home. I went out and played Taps at 3:00 for the Taps Across America event. So many neighbors came out and stood on their front steps. It was very meaningful! It was nice to be able to honor those who have served. I think of my grandfather, Kenneth Hood (Navy), my uncle, Nigel Hood (Navy), and so many former students, but especially Christian Skoglund who lost his life in service.

Wren’s hymn of comfort tonight is O God Our Help in Ages Past. We hope you enjoy, and we hope you will join with us in honoring all of those who have served in the military and those who continue to serve us in fighting the pandemic. Show them your appreciation by staying home, wearing masks, and washing hands!!

We have been super busy recording audition videos and recital videos. It’s exhausting, and so hard to know when enough is enough!!! Even though you know no take will be perfect, it’s so easy to say…”just one more”. Well, we are done recording. We don’t have a single “perfect” take, and it’s ok! We have a few good ones to choose from! This is why there was no post yesterday. We were just tired! Today, Wren recorded Spirit of the Living God as her hymn of comfort. We hope you enjoy!