Friday, February 3, 2012

YW's New Beginnings...

Wednesday night was dad's birthday, but also Ashlyn's first time at Young Women's and she couldn't wait!  But it wasn't just any activity, it was New Beginnings. She got home from dance, quickly curled her hair and put on a dress and was ready to go. 

She was so excited and she looked so beautiful.  I remember it being really apparent to me how quickly McKenna changed from a primary girl to a young woman and just in the last month, Ashlyn has matured in looks and personality that same way.  Ashlyn's personality is so cute...she is confident and cool and so funny!  Thursday afternoon she played in her first yw basketball game and had so much fun.  Kenna couldn't be at the game because of performing in the school musical and when Ashlyn came home, after telling us how much fun she had she said "all the girls said we needed Kenna...she's a great player, plus last week, I guess they were behind and feeling pretty sad and Kenna said 'let's say a prayer!', so they did and they won!" 

New Beginnings was a perfect night.  At the end of the program, all the young women stood and sang A Light on a Hill written by Jenny Phillips.  I couldn't control my emotions as I watched both of my girls singing this beautiful song.  I hope they understand their importance and the light they have within them.

You are just one light in the darkness, traveling by faith.  But just one light is hope to the ones who've lost their way.  You are a light on a hill, cannot be hidden, cannot be stilled.  Sharing His light till the whole world is filled.  You are a light on a hill.

In the world that's lost and lonely, heaven works through you.  Bringing hope to those who are searching for the truth.  You are a light on a hill, cannot be hidden, cannot be stilled.  Sharing His light till the whole world is filled.  You are a light on a hill.

Father rejoices on high for the beauty that fills up your life.  In all that you do, you have been true and others can see Him through you.  We are a light on a hill, cannot be hidden, cannot be stilled.  Sharing his light for the whole world is filled.  We are a light on a hill.  We are a light on a hill, cannot be hidden cannot be stilled.  Sharing His light till the whole world is filled, we are a light on a hill.

You are a light on a hill.