It’s been quite a week! It’s always a wonderful experience to get to be a part of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert, and this year’s concert with Natalie Cole was no exception. 
We didn’t have a very hard part, so it was no stress and lots of fun. I thoroughly enjoyed being there, watching from backstage, talking to the dancers and the stage crew, and just took it all in. It was fabulous. As I was standing backstage waiting to come on, I had to take a minute to remind myself to remember the moment, because all too soon it would be over; just a memory.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a hard week, with little time with the family, but they all survived without me. I think it’s good for them. Hopefully they’ll appreciate mom a little more when I’m here. Oh, who am I kidding?
Saturday night I stayed over at a friend’s house close to down town, so I wouldn’t have to drive all the way home (fighting the traffic the whole way) only to get back up early and drive all the way back on Sunday morning. It was very nice to be able to leave the house at 7:15 and arrive at Temple Square by 7:30. it’s nice to have such generous friends.
Paige, We thoroughly enjoyed the concert. thanks so much. Your picture answered one of my questions – did Natalie wear something different for each concert? I’m curious what we missed from the evening concerts. We’ll be anxious to buy the DVD next year.
I heard her in concert here in Phoenix when we first lived here. She is amazing. I’d see her again in a heartbeat!
Wow! What an incredible experience. I’m so glad you had the foresight to recognize it at the time and to thoroughly enjoy it!