It's been over a month since my last post. I have so many things I want to post, but sometimes I just don't know how to put the thoughts into words. Actually, I do, but I don't have the time to do it. With school, the holidays, and four kids, I've been extremely busy. Aside from the excuses, I need to write now!
Yesterday at church we had our Christmas program. Every year this and the primary program are my very favorite weeks to go to church. I love music. Usually, I am in the choir, and I participate in the program. This year I was not. I got to sit and listen and join in on the congregational hymns. It was one of the best programs I've ever been to. The ward choir did an amazing job and they sang beautiful music. The testimonies that were spoken and sung were so strong that it was all I could do to keep from crying. It was a great reminder to me how the Spirit of the Lord speaks to me through music. I felt as if I was learning of the atonement and the sacrifice of Christ for the first time, even if it was Christmas music. It doesn't matter if the choir didn't sound like the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. They sung with the spirit and it sounded as if there were angels singing with them.
I am so grateful for music in my life. I grew up with music being important, and now I feel empty without it. I recently joined the institute choir, and it has brought so much joy to my life. I also have been playing the piano more. With four kids, it's often difficult to find time to do anything but take care of them and clean, but I feel so much more complete when I incorporate music into my life.
I hope this finds you well, and that all of you remember the life and sacrifice of the Savior. He died for me. He died for you. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
