Finding the Music in Life
A couple of weeks ago, I was asked to participate in a mass blogging event on Finding the Music in Life. I’ve been pondering how to approach the post for a while. I mean, music is – pardon the pun – instrumental to who I am.
Before I write a book, I put together a soundtrack for it. The music I choose helps the movie unfold in my mind.
My earliest and fondest memories are of my mama standing at the kitchen sink, singing praise songs as she went about her chores.
Now, some of my most joy-filled moments are when I go about my own chores while singing praises and hymns, thinking about how very blessed I am with the family I’ve been given.
When I’m sad, I sing and I feel better.
Music is very much a part of who I am.
But then yesterday, I wrote a post about my son’s football game and how the moment one of the players soared into the end zone, hope soared in my heart. And today, as I sit down to write this post (late, because I’m a dork – sorry Robyn), I’ve begun to think that’s the true music in my life.
It’s a brilliant symphony of moments: some sad, some happy, some scary and some poignant. Moments that, like the notes of a favorite melody, blend together to create the soundtrack of my life.
The moment each of my children was laid upon my chest. The moment I realized I’d had my first miscarriage. The image of a horse’s hoof connecting with my son’s forehead. Rolling his lifeless body over and failing at CPR. Seeing his blue eyes again when he awoke from his coma…
Laughing until my sides hurt. Cheering my boys on in a victory. Holding them when they cry. Being held when I cry. Lifting my voice in praise. Sitting in quiet contentment, watching my chickens and horses or the boys playing.
Burying someone I love. Finding out I’m going to be an aunt again.
Watching my son with his first girlfriend. Seeing the boys get off the bus each day, still laughing with their friends.
I’m thankful beyond words for this soundtrack, these memories that I cherish. And when I stop to think about it, I realize there is music all around me.
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Today’s post is in participation with Women On Writing’s mass-blogging event, Everybody is Talking About Finding the Music in Life. We are celebrating the release of Sonia’s Song by Sonia Korn-Grimani. To read Sonia’s post and follow our symphony of participating bloggers visit The Muffin at http://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com/. Share your comments on any participating blog for a chance to win a copy of Sonia’s Song!
Sonia’s Song is the story of one girl, who rises from war’s ashes to sing the songs of hope and love world-wide. A heart-wrenching and poignant memoir, by internationally renowned singer Sonia Korn-Grimani. Learn more about Sonia athttp://claygrouse.com/sonias_song/.
