Tuesday, July 26, 2011
A Hot Time in Nauvoo
Nauvoo Heat Index all last week was well above 100 degrees F. It was so so hot outside, we would walk from the car to the buildings and you would already start to sweat. It was wonderful:) Because it was so HOT, our evening outdoor show was moved inside every night! It's different to do inside, and we can't quite do all the same numbers, but it was a fun adventure. Plus when we come inside we get to wear our wireless mics rather than the stand mics we use on the outdoor stage, so the sound is a bunch better! Our neighbors the Ballings came too, I ran into them on Saturday night during Sunset show. They are here for the Pageant all this week.
After Sister Cook left earlier last week, we thought we would have a normal run week. But we were surprised on Thursday when Elder Mark Lucivardi came and wanted to see our show. He is the General Authority over our department here and came in the early summer to see the other cast's show. So this time he could only come to the 2:30 HHRB show, but wanted to see our cast, so we switched shows for him. It was great, he loved the show. Sister Steele was out sick on Saturday, but was back by Sunday. Other than that we were all in good health and running well with the shows.
On Sunday we put on what's called a 'Sociable' here in Nauvoo. It's basically like a Fireside musical presentation. All the BYU groups that come put one on, as well as special speakers, and the young sister missionaries as well. So we took our turn. Because of our busy schedule and because the band is never with us, we really didn't have much time to prepare our group numbers other than Sundays. So most of the small group numbers had to practice on their own, and then we spent from 12-5pm on Sunday putting the whole blocking and order of the program together. We performed on the indoor stage and had two performances, 6:30 and 7:45, so all the guests and Missionaries could see it. I accompanied Elder Toone on the guitar for his solo, and I sang in a quartet the song 'Write thy name upon my heart.' The program was great, and even better the second time through. The most moving part of the program though was the accompaniment of the Spirit. It was strong and consistent throughout the program. It was a great upliftment for the busy week ahead. And even though we didn't get any rest on Sunday, the different schedule and work rejuvenated us for this week. One of the band YPM sisters even said the program changed her life. Nauvoo is truly a sacred place. Specially on that stage!
Love, Elder Rose
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