Hidden Talents

More like buried talents! Wait for it.....I sang in sacrament meeting last Sunday! Yes, me! And we actually did a good job. Lol! I've never been a horrible singer but never a great one either. I sang with my sister here and there in youth and in a couple talent shows my early high school years but nothing since then. That was over 10 years ago! I don't even sing hymns in sacrament meeting. The most singing I do these days is with my kids or singing time in nursery. Not even in the shower. Lol

So you can imagine my shock when Hina asked me to sing a musical number with her. I honestly thought she was mistaken and had the wrong person. I kept telling her she had the wrong sister but she insisted that it was me she was prompted to ask. Remember that promptings post I wrote a little while ago? It's one of the reasons I actually sang. I remember doing the dishes a while back humming and thinking to myself, "why did I ever stop singing? I wiiiiish that somehow I could get some of that talent back." No lie.

I also wanted to push myself to do something out of my comfort zone. Granted, this was waaaay out of it but still. One day I'll have to encourage my kids to do things that will be uncomfortable for them but will help them grow, like this. What better way to teach than by example? They really were my motivation along with my cheerleaders, Vili and also my siblings! Thank you, Hina for listening to your promptings and for pushing me to do this. This opportunity was an answer to a teeny tiny prayer I didn't know was heard.

Best part of this experience was my kids seeing me up there, nervous wreck and all! Even better part is hearing Elina sing words from that song about our Savior randomly throughout the day, because of me :) I know this is all part of the Lord's work and there is some bigger purpose for Him making this happen. I just know it!