Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time ~Oswald Chambers

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The Recital

Five months ago, I only knew her through pictures. 
But even then I could see in her a confidence and a joy.

Four months ago today, we met for the first time.
The confidence was for real.
As was the joy.
To this day, she's one of the bravest people I know.
Two months ago, after a couple of times observing her siblings take piano lessons, she decided she was ready to try it herself.
And her very gracious, very talented teacher found her a spot in the schedule.

One month ago, it was decided that she was ready to perform in the upcoming spring recital.
Not just one song, but two.


And just last Saturday, confidence and joy overflowed as she waltzed across the stage, took her seat at the piano and played her songs beautifully.


 

Confident.
Joyful.
Beautiful.
Lily.

How I eagerly await to see what He has in store for her future.

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  1. EmilyMay 17, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    wow!!!!!!!!! and wasn't that ode to joy??? :) loved it!!!

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  2. RebekahMay 17, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Wow! She did a remarkable job!!! I'm sure your heart was just bursting with joy watching her perform.

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  3. GrandmaMay 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Congratulations!!! A wonderful performance and you were so beautiful!!! We love you and are so very proud!!! You Go Girl!!!

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  4. KjbikakisMay 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Woohoo!! Good Job Lily! (:
    She played Beautifully <3
    Being a pianist myself, i think she's going to do very well, she seems like a natural! :)

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  5. anything but LoKEYMay 17, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Tears, tears, and more tears!! What a proud mama you must be! God is ever to be praised! Beautiful post.

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  6. AnnetteMay 17, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Tearing up watching a miracle! HE has placed Lily right where she needed to be for love, nurturing, and piano! Keep up the wonderfully inspiring work.

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  7. The DrinkwatersMay 18, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    Simply beautiful...

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  8. AngieMay 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Wow! She did a beautiful job!! (tears, lots of tears)!

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  9. TracyMay 18, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Wow! That surely made me cry. This beautiful little girl that had no hope just a few months ago and pretty much labeled as being unable to do.. DID!!! Wow Anglea, what a difference a few months has made in her life and you and your families as well. She looks great! I pray for you and your family often and always hope you are doing well.!
    Luke sends his love too!

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  10. The SourceMay 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Aww!! She did an amazing job!

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  11. prechrswifeMay 18, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Just precious!

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  12. JenMay 20, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Brought brought tears to my eyes. Simply beautiful.

    Jen

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