In January I was asked to participate in a Relief Society Enrichment program that the committee was putting together telling the story of the ten virgins. I wasn't given a whole lot of details but I said yes. Until I went to the first meeting I didn't realize the time commitment that would be involved in this program they were putting together. After the first meeting I left thinking maybe I should have told them no. We would be meeting every Tuesday night plus some additional Saturdays until the night of the program. With my school schedule being the worst it has ever been I didn't know how in the world I would be able to do all of that and learn lines and attend practices for this program. But after reading through the script and seeing what a great program this was I became very excited and looked forward to each practice. 
I am been in the primary since we moved into the ward and knowing that we weren't staying here permenantly I haven't really gotten to know very many women in the ward. Boy have I been missing out! 
I have gotten to know and love each of them. We worked hard to get this program ready and spent many hours both laughing and crying together. 
It has been a long time since I was on a stage and performed. I did it a lot in high school both in dance and drama. I loved it then but felt a little rusty. I think if it weren't for me being in school right now and my mind being in good "study shape" I would have had a very difficult time memorizing my lines. They seemed to come very easy for me and I am so grateful for that.
One thing that I have learned about the sisters in my ward is that they don't do anything "half way" If they are going to do something it is all or nothing. We had beautiful props and a gorgeous back drop. They truly did go all out. 
We were even miked for the production!
One of the funnest parts for me was being able to work with my good friend Kim Brown. We have known each other since elementary school and have been very good friends for a long time. We actually were in drama and dance company together and actually performed quite a bit together back in the good old days. We had a lot of laughs as we remembered some of our times together doing The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Grinch among other things.
Kim directed the program and also sang a few songs. She is so talented and did an excellant job.
I played the part of Malka, a foolish virgin, who was a good woman who just got consumed with making things beautiful and didn't prepare. I learned a lot about myself and ways that I can become better by being part in this play. I am so grateful for this opportunity and for being blessed to have so many great women to work with.
I am glad that I get to celebrate getting older with two sisters that are getting older right along with me! I am lucky to have two great sisters!
