Piano Fingers

When I was first born my dad said I had "Piano Fingers". I grew up with family that loved music, playing different instruments from bass drum to violin, to piano/organ along with singing. My first picture taken at the piano I was 3. If I had a scanner I would post it. By age 7, I loved the piano and wanted to play more and more. My aunt Martha took me by the hand and started teaching me. All through my childhood I kept at playing but mainly playing around. I sang more than I played. These are my talented gifts God gave me. To sing and play. Even though now, I have to re-train my vocal chords and throat muscles along with my fingers on my right hand, I still have my love for music. The other day, my husband fixed up my keyboard so I could try to play. I was excited to try and promised not to get frustrated. We didn't know how my right hand would take to moving across the piano keys. A little messy, three of my fingers wanted to hit more keys together, I managed to play chopsticks and a little bit of Für Elise by Beethoven. One of my therapist told me about another patient who used the piano and did very well at progressing. I will practice more but very happy to have this determination.

Here is one of my favorite classical pieces:

Not only do I like classical music I have many songs that I like but too many favorites. I wanted to share two more that have recently brought back memories. The first is "Pass It On" that I played a lot my teen years. Wanting to pass on God's love to everyone. The second song is a song I sang with a group in 2003-2004, "Shout to The Lord" which has been sung by many artists. I don't have a video of me but maybe sometime I will share.

Thanks for reading. May God bless you. Have a great day!

Random Pictures

Since my blog is fairly new I thought I would share a few pictures that I have of last year and 2009. We are not a photo family or at least not as much as I would like. Memories!

Terel (Hubby) and I visit/dating 2009

Terel and Krista (daughter) during one of his visits 2009

Me and my cane Summer 2010

Halloween - Krista being a cat princess and me

Fluid Therapy in a box of sand to help movement and feelings... nice and warm

Therapy - Fall 2010

 

 

 

Ryu and Misty our family cats

Pictures are pictures and don't tell a whole story but I wanted to share a few of our journey together. I am thankful to God for allowing more time with my family. In the first two pictures were just the beginning of our family. We did not know what we were going to go through a couple months down the road. However, we are together, a family, making the best of life, together with the Lord's help.

Thanks for reading. May you have a wonderful blessed day!

Psalm 19

^"THE HEAVENS declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows and proclaims His handiwork. Day after day pours forth speech, and night after night shows forth knowledge. 

There is no speech nor spoken word [from the stars]; 

their voice is not heard.

   Yet their voice [in evidence] goes out through all the earth, 

their sayings to the end of the world. 

Of the heavens has God made a tent for the sun,

    Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; 

and it rejoices as a strong man to run his course.

    Its going forth is from the end of the heavens, 

and its circuit to the ends of it; 

and nothing [yes, no one] is hidden from the heat of it.

    The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the [whole] person; 

the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

    The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; 

the commandment of the Lord is pure and bright, enlightening the eyes.

    The [reverent] fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; 

the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

    More to be desired are they than gold, even than much fine gold; 

they are sweeter also than honey and drippings from the honeycomb.

    Moreover, by them is Your servant warned 

(reminded, illuminated, and instructed); 

and in keeping them there is great reward.

    Who can discern his lapses and errors? 

Clear me from hidden [and unconscious] faults.

    Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; 

let them not have dominion over me! 

Then shall I be blameless, and I shall be innocent and clear of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, 

O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer."

Psalm 19:1-14 Amp

Oh Father, how thankful I am for Your ordinances. May they stay on my lips and in my mind. For Your instruction and warnings are so needed. Keep me away from temptations. May my words in all forms be to Your glory and delight You, my Lord and Savior.

Tough Times

This post is short. Sometimes life has issues but glad I can go to the Lord with them.
I have a cardiologist appointment tomorrow for a follow up. On three blood pressure medicines and doing ok but my energy has really gone down hill. I am exhausted and have not done much. I think part weather, not getting out of our apartment and lack of motive. So will have a talk tomorrow to see whats up.
We did get on a waiting list for housing on base where my husband works. It will be a blessing as all downstairs, can get around better (no stairs) so can walk more often and have a yard too. Still the time frame is about 6-9 months but I'm happy for change.
Hope to start therapy again soon which will get me out of this place.
Have to schedule another dr. appointment as having issues with my throat which started with a cold this past Thanksgiving and was random but not all the time. Now everyday issues which make me not eat as much or drink.. not good.
More later.. Praising God for each day!