Day 3 of the Bee!

Since I last posted, a lot has happened. I went through my oral round, which was nerve-racking. I had to skip a few verses and I didn't get through all 25. After that, I was escorted to the Family Fun Room, where I had lunch and waited with my mom until all the seniors were done their oral rounds.

Then I ran to the dress rehearsal for our musical presentation in the opening ceremony.

Next, all of the contestants then gathered for the processional. We lined up in our divisions in height order, (yes, I was at the back of the line). Each of us went up on stage and got a medal, then had our pictures, (single and collective), taken many times. When the Primaries were done, I ran into the hallway to line up with the choir.

Our presentation went really well. It was a mix of orchestral music, an 85-person choir and scripture reading.

We saw a video from Joni Earekson-Tada, and Kirk Cameron shared his testimony and encouraged us. But everyone was really waiting for the semi-finalists to be announced. Someone named Mr. Bob Lepine announced them, but the guy who introduced him sounded like he said "Mr. Bible Bee".

Anyway, two primaries from Oregon, Isaac and Olivia, made it into the semi-finals. Also, one of our juniors, Luke made it in.

To ease any tension you may be feeling, I didn't make it to the final rounds. I wasn't really expecting to, so I wasn't too disappointed. I'm just a little sad that the Bible Bee is over for me this year. At least I get to relax the rest of the time we're here.

Today, (which is technically day 4, not day 3), we went and saw Olivia and Isaac compete in the semi-finals. Olivia made it in to the top five, (but we weren't worried about her), and Isaac got seventh. They both did really well.

Later my mom and I went to a mother-daughter tea party, then we went out and explored the city. We walked all the way to the Titans stadium and took some pictures for my dad and brother. I'll have to post some of the pictures on my next post.

I'm having a great time; thanks again for all your prayers!

Keep on glowing in the dark,

Elora