We went to MoTab's Pioneer Day concert tonight. All I can say is, I love that group and someday I will be in it!!! Be grateful you don't sit next to me because I sing all the songs I know under my breath, and bounce my knees and sway back and forth. Imagine me . . . a hairless woman causing such a scene! I had a great time embarrassing Maddie and Isaac and getting some giggles from Mat. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the choirs recordings, so they sang many of the "classics". Whenever I hear the choir sing "Battle Hymn of the Republic" I can hardly stand myself. I just want to jump up and sing with them at the top of my lungs! I'm pathetic, but I'm going to be in that choir someday. : ) That song reminds me of my dad. He sang for many years in the the choir back when his health was good. We went to many concerts when I was growing up, that is when I grew to love that and many other songs.
This morning I got up early so I could go out and weed in the back yard. I find great pleasure in early morning weeding sessions. I get to sit and listen to how quiet everything is. It's before the kids get up at our house and in the neighborhood, before the neighbors dogs are out barking, before there is much traffic and busyness. We have lots of mourning doves in our neighborhood and I love to sit and listen to their peaceful songs. I was contemplating this morning about how "simple" my life is now. After you have had something like cancer (or any other life-altering crisis), it's real easy not to sweat the small stuff. Suddenly, all that matters is the important stuff--the people in your life and God. I've been amazed at how much more relaxed I am when I'm not killing myself working in other people's yards. It's been awesome to see how my being calm trickles down to the family. We are much more relaxed around here, it is an awesome feeling.
I decided to do a little business this year. The economy is making sure that all I will get is a little bit, but I'd have it that way anyway. I never want to get so crazy again that everything/everyone gets neglected. I decided I will go back to school for a Masters, but not until I have all of the tuition saved. It makes me sad to say it, but my kitchen will have to wait a little longer. (sigh)
2 comments:
What a lovely perspective on your new life and what a worthy and possible goal to sing with such an amazing organization. You have such an amazing voice, they would greatly benefit from your enthusiasm.
"After you have had something like cancer (or any other life-altering crisis), it's real easy not to sweat the small stuff. Suddenly, all that matters is the important stuff--the people in your life and God."
Couldn't have said it better myself, Kim. :)
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