Well, most of the people who actually read my blog probably won’t know most of this - and probably won’t care either. But, that’s okay. If you don’t want to know - don’t read.
I’ve been struggling with trying to come up with subjects to post on - since this blog isn’t neccessarily devoted to a specific topic like most blogs are - and I really do want to keep it going (don’t ask me why - I have no idea). So, here goes a little bit.
I’ve always loved music - always wanted to sing and play an instrument. Took piano lessons for years when I was a kid - was never particularly good at it, but tried anyway. I played the organ at church for a number of years and loved that. After I surrendered my life to Jesus and became a Christian I decided I wanted to play the guitar. My sweet husand gave me one for Christmas and I took lessons. Was never very good at that either, but I loved playing and leading “sing-a-longs”. We were pretty active in some of the “home groups” and I loved leading Praise and Worship at those.
We were also involved in an “outdoor ministry” a long time ago. I still have a case of cassette tapes that have the accompanment music that one an sing along with. No idea if they even make those anymore, but I used quite few of them.
I was blessed to sing on the Praise & Worship team in several churches as we moved around and for awhile after we finally settled in Alabama.
I loved it all and always felt blessed that I could Praise God with music. Sadly as I have aged, I’ve lost my voice. It’s just gone. I still love the music and still love praising God with it - you just don’t want to hear me these days.
Hi Iris: I love blog posts like this one! It’s wonderful to learn more about you. I didn’t realize you were so talented with music. I love using my skills with music to praise God as well. When I retired seven years ago, I decided that I wanted to learn how to play the flute and so, five years ago, I began taking lessons. I played in church for the first time over this summer and really enjoyed it. I don’t feel like I’m a great musician, either, but it’s still fun to use our talents. Keep on singing and… Read more »
Thanks Debbie - congrats for learning the flute, and for playing in church. I would love to keep singing - but what comes out of my mouth is just not the same anymore. I do love Praise & Worship music!
Iris
Such a delight to have you share some more about you!! I love to sing, or used to, but can’t sing worth a hoot. And it is much worse now that I have had 3 neck surgeries. Wondering if you have had any kind of surgery that would have affected your voice? You need to get those cassettes made into CDs or into a digital format so you can enjoy them. I used a company called iMemories to have my old videotapes uploaded into a digital format. You might check them out. You could access them on your phone or… Read more »
I’ve always loved music/singing/playing - whatver. I’m going to check out the place you recommended about th cassettes. I have SO many that are just ‘sitting there’.
We did love the small groups too.
Iri
Oh, I loved this story! As someone who has always wanted to *really* learn to play the piano (some self-teaching on my grandmother’s upright during summers in California), I can really appreciate the dream of being able to make and share music.
And lookit you up on stage! That’s awesome! You must have wonderful memories of these times 🙂
xoxo
Have no idea how this comment showed up on this post, but thanks for reading my blog and commenting. I loved being on stage (guess that was ‘being me’).
Iri