The day I have been planning for and stressing over is here.
I apologize for being MIA for so long. Between practicing my fingers off, coordinating practice times between recitalists, typing up the program, teaching, helping with wedding plans and trying to keep up with the laundry, cooking, cleaning etc., I am spent. Most of my online time lately has been spent to try to find a dress to wear to the wedding (unsuccessful so far), emailing regarding the concert and typing up the program and program/composer notes.
This afternoon I have to pick up cookies I ordered for the reception, let one of the organists in to practice, set up the reception area, and do a little light practice myself. My mentor came up yesterday to offer advice and to give me someone to play in front of - he said "you're fine, you don't need me."..BUT I DO!
Son and his intended were here this weekend to work on wedding stuff. I have to talked with my mentor yesterday about music as he has agreed to play the organ for the ceremony. Later in the week I need to call the lady we've chosen to make the cake and talk about design.
I woke up nauseous - I know it's my nerves.
I ask for your prayers for me as I prepare and for this evening as I play that first God would be glorified, that the church will be well represented to the community, for those coming that are not of our church family, that they will feel comfortable and at home and possibly pay us a visit on a Sunday morning, that our gratitude to God and to our church family would be displayed, that the music itself would be played well and received well and that the "dedication" of the instrument to God would be heard through the music that has been chosen.
I will return soon. I hope I'll have some photos to share.
I've been thinking a lot about you and wondering how things were going. It's so good to hear from you. You're also in my prayers. I know you've worked so hard on this concert and I pray God blesses all of you. I'll be anxious to hear all about it and hopefully see some photos.
ReplyDeleteI was so hoping you'd found a dress by now. It's a difficult task, I know. I hope God leads you to the right one soon.
You take care. Love and hugs
It is so good to hear from you Julie! I will be praying that your concert goes off without a hitch! I know what you are going through when it comes to looking for a dress. Hopefully the perfect dress will be found soon! How are the other wedding plans going? Take care and good luck tonight..I will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI've been missing you, but I am sure we all understand that you are preoccupied and why! So you didn't get one of the dresses you shared with us awhile back? I thought they were all nice. Good luck with the recital. It will all go smoothly and, and the wedding will be just the perfect day it is intended to be. I look forward to hearing all about both events, and seeing photos! Hugs!
ReplyDeletePraying that tonight goes just as you planned and I know God will be glorified. The right dress will come along and you can then mark that off your list. I know you have a lot on you right now, so an extra prayer going up for you personally.
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