It would hopefully be a do-over from 1st Grade Speech Meet
Mrs. Denmark had asked the class who would like to participate this year. Tatum volunteered, tried out, and got the chance to go this February! Only one other student from 4th grade would join her.
She has been practicing for months. Daily. ..well, nightly with Coopy watching:
We both chose the verse, Psalm 16 since it is such a warm, comforting verse of his presence and love. She says it reminds her of having a constant Daddy around.
This is it:
1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
2 I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”
5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.
10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
The day arrived and she practiced for me that morning. Poised and perfect (practically!)
We arrived right on time and got her signed in.
Then they called the 4th grade Bible group. The kids were from all over the state, and the Bible group was about 15 kids.
We all assembled in a classroom, and she had to do her verse in front of the parents, kids, and the judges. (no pressure!)
She knocked it out of the park! Feeling, heart, and articulation!
and guess what!?
Mrs. Denmark and Mrs. Rodriguez were so proud of her!
AND SO ARE WE!!! TATIES~ all that hard work paid off!
Never stop trying! You are such a confident, bold girl!