It was a beautiful morning with full sunshine making the snow look like my front yard had been sprinkled with diamonds; the clouds have now taken over. I sat for a while at the table enjoying the view out the window and scanning Facebook. I went to the Paderewski Music Society page that I 'liked' quite some time ago but hadn't visited in a while. I have a personal connection to the pianist, composer, statesman so I'm always on the look out to learn more about him. Today I found something new...a wine, honoring his legacy.
How I would love to get my hands on a bottle of that wine or to have the chance to visit the vineyard or to have that crate in my studio holding my music! Yes, my connection to him runs deep. I have managed to lay my hands on his biography which now, I need to find time to read.
Speaking of books, Hubby returned home from church carrying a gift for me from one of our church families. It is a devotional using traditional hymns of the faith as it's base. This gift edition is bound in leather and signed by the author! I love, love, love traditional hymns so this gift has truly touched my heart. Inside is an inscription from the givers and both of our pastors, stating it is a thank-you for my service as church organist. SO NICE! It is very rare that I hear a thank-you, though it does happen once in a while...but this is the first time I have been given a gift. Hubby also said the pianist and our song-leader also got one and there is an entire set (there are, I think three) in the back of the church for reference. I'll be digging out some paper and glue this week...a personally created thank-you note is in order.
The most important plan for this week is to get my exercise program started. The plan is to alternate yoga with the treadmill, the stationary bike and some weightlifting. I just hope I'm feeling strong enough. I want to see a marked difference in six weeks time. Well there...I've said it. That's the plan.
What a super nice gift and I do think you should be thanked from time to time. I try to do that to our organist and piano players as well. Hope you feel better real soon so you can begin your plan.
ReplyDeleteA truly wonderful gift, and much deserved, Julie. It's nice to know how much they appreciate you! Love the photo out the window, with the shadows, but I can't fathom snow, still, in the middle of April. My, oh my!! The wine is quite interesting, and finding a crate would be fantastic. Good luck!! I hope you feel better soon, and I also wish you luck with your exercise and conditioning plan!! Keep us posted, please!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome and thoughtful gift!! That had to put a smile on your face. The wine and the crate box would make an awesome gift for you. Maybe you could start putting the idea in your hubby's ear that this would be make a wonderful Christmas, Birthday or Anniversary gift for you! Don't you love mornings where you can surf through Facebook and other websites? I'm sorry that you weren't feeling good though. I hope you are doing better today! Have a wonderful week and good luck on your new fitness plan!
ReplyDeleteThe gift you received is so thoughtful of them. What a blessing to know how much they appreciate you. ** I hope you feel up to getting started on your exercise plan. I got rid of all my exercise equipment, except some hand weights, but my plan is to walk and walk and walk. Right now I"m still waiting for that spring weather with no rain.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a good day. ♥