August 23rd 2014, Calgary Alberta Temple

August 23rd 2014, Calgary Alberta Temple
Photos by Sam at Memories 2 Memory

No kumbaya for you!

This last weekend we went down to the Ridge Reservoir camp ground south of Raymond Alberta for a family reunion. It was a great camping trip spent with A LOT of family. I'm talking at least 50-60 people there on a daily basis.

So Sunday rolls around and most of the family went into Raymond for church while Mark & I went into Lethbridge to visit the Kiss family. When we got back we enjoyed the sunshine and visited and when supper time rolls around we all went over to have a big weenie roast on the camp-fire. Smores included!

When we had all finished our meal, My mother in law Sheila pulled out her keyboard and announced that Grandpa Max (The head of the Reunion) had wanted to have a family sing along around the camp-fire. They came up with the sweet idea of going around the circle and telling everyone what their favourite Hymn was and why. As we went around the group explaining and singing the spirit was there, It was a very cool experience. Next thing we know the Manager of the camp ground comes over and says that there is no singing allowed at that camp ground... Whaaaa??

Firstly, Just the night before we had to listen to our neighbours playing their music at an obnoxious volume ( we were pretty positive it was them who complained by the way)

and Secondly.. what?! singing around the camp-fire is a very normal and socially acceptable thing to do.

I may be over reacting slightly but I have a big problem with people who are not tolerant to others. 

To those of you who can't stand to listen to some LDS hymns for 30 minutes this is what I have to say.

Even though it was cut short... It was still a beautiful experience. Sharing testimonies and having the spirit work through music. 

Rant over!