My mom has been playing piano
for 73 years.
She started lessons when she
was 8
And been playing ever since.
For as long as I can
remember,
Daily piano playing has been
part of my mom’s life.
I remember the Story and
Clark in the dining room of the parsonage in Tabor City,
I remember it in the living
room at the house on Forest Avenue, and
I remember it in the living
room of the parsonage in Bunnlevel.
I remember getting the Yamaha
Baby Grand when we moved into our current house,
And it is her joy to play it.
Two years ago this winter,
My mom invited a family
friend into the house with his recording equipment.
Together, they recorded 17 of
her favorite songs.
Because of various life
circumstances,
Nothing happened with those
17 songs until a couple of months ago…
When the wheels of producing a
CD finally began to turn.
With the help of my sister
and another family friend,
My mom produced a very
professional, top-notch CD.
My mom’s dream was to gift
this CD to friends and family members
Who have encouraged her along
the way.
Her dream came true yesterday
when she gave away 30 physical CDs
And shared the web address to
her online playlist with many others.
I think what’s so special
about my mom’s playing is that it’s not just playing.
It’s her heart.
And she has now shared that
heart with the world,
To say that I am proud is an
understatement.
I know of my mom’s hard work
and her dedication to the craft,
And I know that she considers
playing piano her highest act of worship.
I am blessed beyond measure
to be the beneficiary of my mom’s practice,
And I consider it pure joy to
have witnessed her concert yesterday
And to have seen the tears of
humility and gratitude stream down her face.
…
One of my mom’s shirt’s says:
God grant me the serenity to
accept things I cannot change,
Courage to change things when
I can, and
Wisdom to know when to play
the piano.
May I be so wise as my mom,
And use my talents for the
betterment of others
And building of God’s kin-dom
of Love.
Amen.
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