Music
Broken Things
This morning when I was out driving, the song, “Broken Things” by Matthew West came on. It is one of my new favorite songs because it is about how God can work through each one of us – regardless of our condition. We only need to allow Him to. I often think of the saints […]
Their Song
Today my mom sat down to play the piano which she has not done in a few days since she has not been feeling well. She wanted to find something to sing. I was glad she felt good enough to not only play, but sing too. She started a couple of songs part way, then […]
Private Concert
A little while ago, one of my mom’s friends’ mentioned that she wanted to listen to my mom play the piano. My mom talked to her piano partner and they invited her over this morning. We all visited a while before the concert. Then my mom and her partner played several beautiful pieces. After each […]
Twinkle, Twinkle, Grammy
My parents and I were outside this afternoon enjoying the fresh air before the storms were to roll in. As we were admiring the garden, my phone rang for a video chat. I saw it was my son and answered, hoping there would be some sort of service out there. Luckily, there was. The picture […]
Song for the Unsung Hero
This morning in church before Mass started, the choir sang a patriotic song called, “Song for the Unsung Hero”. Towards the end, the song moved into, “My country ’tis of thee . . .” At this point, people in the congregation started singing which was to be expected. But what was surprising is that people […]
Brass Band
We went up to the cabin today and spent a little time in the nearby town. They were having their 4th of July festivities which included live music. We sat and listened as the band started playing. They were pretty good, but what I enjoyed most was hearing the trumpets and saxophone. I just love […]
Playing a Duet
My mom’s friend came over today as usual to visit, play the piano, and have lunch. My mom and I surprised her, my dad, and brother by playing a duet that we had been practicing over the past few days while my dad and brother were out of town. I haven’t actually played a piece […]
Singing Hymns
My mom and I went to church this morning and sat in our “usual spot”. Typically my mom sits on the end so it is easy for the Eucharistic Ministers who deliver communion to those who have a difficult time going down the main aisle. Next to my mom would be my dad, then me […]
LaLa Land
My dad and brother went up to the cabin for a few days, so my mom and I have stuck around home. Today my son came over to just hang out for the day. We all went out for pizza for lunch. Then we played a couple of games of Yahtzee – one of our […]
Graduation and Faith
There were many ceremonies and celebrations on the college campus that were included in the whole graduation experience. My son and I attended 5 of them in the course of two days. There was an Honors Reception, Senior Toast, and of course the Convocation and Commencement. One that I had not anticipated was the Baccalaureate Mass. I […]
Still Finding God 