I had such a joyful moment yesterday. I was sitting at the piano playing primary songs while little Aila noisily sucked on her fist in her swing while Abram raced in circles around the swing, simultaneously shouting out the primary song lyrics. You could say it was a dream come true!
Last fall I don't think I could play even one primary song, but I was extended the call to be the primary pianist in our ward. I actually didn't even accept at first ("Did you know I don't even play the piano?") but asked if I could think about it for a few days, but I quickly knew I needed to accept. I had to practice a TON at first, but now the songs come a lot easier. Being able to play the primary songs is something I've always wanted to be able to do and I'm so grateful I've been given this opportunity!
Music is so powerful and has always been an important part of my life. Being a part of my church ward here has given me many musical opportunities in the last year--a few of which I never dreamed (or wished) I'd be a part of but somehow got roped into: playing flute in church (once when I was about 7 months pregnant and felt like passing out after, haha)/at a baptism/at the mission home, playing piano in Primary/Sacrament Meeting/for the Christmas program & party/at baptisms, and even singing--in a trio (a capella, haha) in church and at a relief society event (including a solo part, even more funny)/in the ward choir, plus I was blessed to be able to be a part of the interfaith Lamb of God performances in Oakland & San Francisco. I'm not saying it's all been pretty or I've been super willing to do them all, but I'm really grateful I've been able to be a part of so many wonderful things that have helped me learn and grow immensely. I feel so much more whole when I have music in my life.
