Yesterday was opening day! It was a great day. We started off with a prep meeting at 8:30 a.m., then we ran through some mic changing stuff for the nights program of "Sunset", and then my cast did both shows of "Just Plain Anna Amanda"; one at 10:30 and after lunch at 12:30. Then we went straight into "High Hopes and River Boats" at 2:30 and 4:30. We took a 20 minute dinner break before we were to be at the Sunset stage! It was alot of fun, and some of our best work yet!
On Friday night we actually started our rotations for "Rendevous"...and we were first, so after sunset, we all went over and all the YPM's supported Sister Johnson and I in our song. It went really well. my "Pa" forgot a few lines, but he'll get better and better as the summer continues. It's a high energy and really fun part. It was a great way to kick off the night before opening. It didn't completely feel like opening day because we did "preview performances" for the sr. misisonaries, and NRI and the sewing room... But it was a larger audience by far. I was surprised how many people showed up! Elder and Sister Camp said it was more than last year.
Today after church (it lasts only one fantastic hour for the missionaries) we went down to the Trail of Hope and walked down Parley street towards the Mississippi. As we walked it, the wind began to blow and steadily kicked up. Then right as the last of us finished, it began to rain. Perfect timing! We were gathered in the little memorial they have down there, while a few of us ran to grab the Vans. We sang a few hymns while it was raining ~ it was a really neat experience. It's amazing to ponder what those early saints must have felt while they were leaving. We then went and visited the Seventies Hall. Since we won't be working sites yet this week, I'm hoping we'll have the time to see the sites themselves. It should be a fun week!
