There are many delightful events and concerts during the weeks preceding Christmas. A week ago we were at the annual Messiah Sing-in at the Performing Arts Center which was a fabulous evening of music. A week before that was the annual First Presidency Fireside with the Tabernacle Choir with just beautiful music and talks.

But, tonight we were at what has become my most favorite presentation / concert … the evening that the Pocatello Womens Correctional Center LDS Choir puts on their program of music. The Choir this year was made up of twelve girls who enthusiastically and joyfully performed the music they had prepared. They perhaps aren’t exactly the most polished or professional group but what they lack in spit and polish they make up with vim and vigor!

Nina has been volunteering at the prison for at least six years. She currently teaches (or perhaps better said, facilitates) a craft class for two hours each Thursday afternoon. Some of those girls are incredibly talented and delight in being able to craft something with their hands. Because Nina volunteers, we’re able to attend the annual Christmas concert. It’s fun to watch the girls come up and say hello to Nina and then tell me how much they love her (and the feeling is mutual, by the way). It’s kind of fun to be known up there as Mr. Nina!

They love the music and many of them are coming to know the Savior’s love and His mercy. My world was made a bunch better this evening.

Merry Christmas!