Hi! I’m Harley, and in December my church put on a Christmas presentation. All the 2nd through 5th-grade kids had one song, and the children’s ensemble had two songs outside of that, so we had to be prepared. We had song rehearsals every Wednesday night and learned choreography parts for the kids’ song, called “Jingle Remix”- essentially singing “Jingle Bells” in different ways paired with choreography performed by kids.
A few friends and I were chosen for the disco part and with several costume fittings and alterations, our disco dresses were ready for action. I also participated in ensemble, and for ensemble’s first song, we wore Victorian-style clothes, which were very pretty and not very hot. Then we changed into long, white choir robes and sang a stoic song with battery-operated candles. The week before the presentations on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, a regular rehearsal took place and three dress rehearsals.
It was tiring, but very worth it when we were finally able to perform. It took some perseverance, especially when my big toe was stepped on and the nail bent way back, but I made it through and enjoyed it in the end. Some things aren’t easy when you start, but in the end, if you persevere, you’ll likely be glad you did and will probably be a stronger version of yourself than when you started. So, write down what you want to accomplish in the near future and take your first step. See you next month!
Harley Isabel Smith is a 4th grader who has been featured on TV as a philanthropist, has a heart for evangelism, and writes monthly for the Gazette’s Kid’s Corner. Visit https://harleyisabelsmith.com where she is constantly adding written and video content to entertain and educate children. Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do noth inder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”