shooting

We had a shooting incident on Tuesday. Bruce was called as the Bishop because the grandmother that lives there plays the organ on Sundays. She didn’t even know anything had happened because she was inside and the shooting occurred outside her home. That was good for her. The grandmother is Elaine Livingston. Some of you might remember her. Her son Lonnie Whitley shot his son Jason in the chest and then shot himself. He has a history of mental illness. Jason had surgery and it is a miracle he is still alive.
People have been really helpful and have been taking meals into Elaine and visiting her. Her other son arrived yesterday from AZ.
Here is what the local printed about this tragic event:

http://www.lagrandeobserver.com/

Portland Opera

They decided to go with a sweater and jeans for the capt. I will add a Captain's hat and maybe some boots.
I am bringing 26 red, blue and yella bandannas, some Hawaiian punch hats and Sailor hats and four throw pillas. Jeri Mackley has a ship's wheel we will get from the Haunted house this afternoon and some netting. The Children's choir will wear cut offs or jeans rolled up and sandles.
It is so fun to work with them. Alexis is awesome and I can't wait to hear her sing. Last year she gave me chills listening to her. Her voice is a gift.

Portland opera

Peter Wordleman called from EOU! They want me to help with costumes again this year. Last year we did the Dragon opera. This year they are doing eight songs from The Voyage of the Good Ship Chipmunk. He said they want a yellow slicker and big rain hat for the old Captain on a fishing boat. Denise Wheeler said to look at the Gorton's fish sticks for a picture of the rain jacket. Jeri Mackley has a ship's wheel.
Mr. W will call again today with more details. Problem is they are performing on Friday.
Anyone have a yella rain slicker? I don't know what size yet.

primary sub

Today I subbed in primary in the 5-6 year old class. The lesson was on Family's. There were 9 children, 8 boys, 1 girl. The girl was new to the class so she turned her chair to face the wall. I went on with the lesson. The boys were telling about the picture of their families that they brought with them. One boy was standing next to me and had soiled his pants. No one else noticed so we went on with the lesson. They were getting squirrely so I had them draw a picture of their families. One boy drew his family and included his invisible friends 1 & 2. I talked to the mom of the girl after the lesson and she said it was good there weren't any more girls there as her daughter would get all wound up and be hard to settle down. I think they want me to sub in Nursery next week. Be grateful for your Primary teachers! Amen