Oscar and Hammerstein, I'm Not

Last night I spoke at our RS Birthday dinner.  They asked me to take about 5 minutes and focus on the history of the Relief Society.  the theme for the night was "My Favorite Things".  They also asked all the sisters to bring a "favorite thing" to display and we then had to guess who belonged to what.  It was cute.

After the unveiling of the favorite things, my dear neighbor sang the song from the Sound of Music.  She has a a lovely voice and I love that song--and movie--so that was a treat.  Then it was my turn.

Knowing the theme, I opted to use the song from the film and rewrite the lyrics to fit the situation.  And then I'd touch briefly on the history and finally bear testimony.  My Dear Friend and keyboard magician, Doris, played the song again as I spoke the new words--'Enry 'Iggins' style.   Here is what I came up with (remember the rhythm is negotiable here):

Visiting teaching and dinners for funerals

Compassionate service and mid-week enrichment.

Teachings of the Prophets on  the 2^nd and 3^rd  weeks

This Society brings me some favorite things.

Welcome smiles and knowing winks from sisters of all ages

Someone to sit with who offers you a Kleenex;

Someone to listen, hug and just be your friend

This Society has brought me some favorite things

Relating a lesson to our situation

Discover “belonging” in every life station

Feeling the Spirit as we testify

This Society brings me some favorite things.

They say: “I've been there."

She says, "I've done that.

And survived it too.”

I’ve got sisters here who urge me to never give up 

And tell me I’m a daughter of God!