David Archuleta's Fireside

On Thursday, July 30, 2009, we took our family to a fireside where David Archuleta, singer, was the speaker. David was the second place winner on American Idol, a reality TV show for singers, in 2008. David is an 18 yr old young man with a strong testimony of the gospel. Kendra Lowe, David's accompanist, also spoke.

I know the pictures are tiny. Sorry about that.

Things I want to remember from the fireside:

Kendra said that we have each been given gifts of the spirit. She asked us to read Doctrine & Covenants 46. She also reminded us that we can ask the Lord which gifts he has given us.

David, of course, sang: "We Will Bring the World His Truth", "Be Still My Soul" (his favorite), "The Spirit of God", and "How Great Thou Art". Beautiful hymns that bring back positive memories for me. David shared with us his spiritual journey about learning to sing and eventually being on the Tv reality show, American Idol. He said he learned that the Lord cares about every detail of our lives, even being a reality TV show. David also talked about going to the temple for the first time. He said that the temple feels like going to his grandmother's, a place where we are always loved and welcome.

I am glad we drove the almost two hours to the fireside. We were all tired, but uplifted by hearing Kendra and David's testimonies and hearing the hymns sung.