As one chapter in my singing saga came to a close, a new one began this week. I had already made the tough decision to quit the chorus I’d been singing with & sent in my letter of resignation, as well. I had been debating it for a while, but ultimately, decided it was better for me to leave. The time commitment was getting to be a bit much. The girls are getting older & seem to need me around more and I just felt like the season for that type of performing had come to an end, for me, for now, at least… I turned in my costumes on Thursday, as well as some of the music I’d acquired for that group. It seemed more difficult than I thought it would be, since I had my mind already made up. I guess just the act of physically “sealing the deal” & “making it official” brought the reality of it all in to place. But, thankfully I’m not lacking for things to do!

Life has been busy, as is typical, but I’ve also got another group of people I recently started singing with! It’s not entirely the same, but it “fills the void” that would be there, if I didn’t have an outlet to share my gift. The commitment is only 2 Sunday afternoons a month, on average & although it’s not nearly as “professional” as the chorus I said “good-bye” to, these are also great people & I’m enjoying my time with them, too. We went to a nursing home and an assisted living center this Sunday & sang hymns. It warmed my heart to see the people there, even the ones who fell asleep! There were a few that would sing along & smile, and clap, which brightened my own mood, as well. We stopped & spoke with some, afterwards & they just seemed so gracious & sweet. It is humbling & inspiring to me, to bring the joy of singing praises to the Lord to these people & to share a common spirit, too. I feel that this is more what I’ve been called to do, especially at this time in my life. There may be room for both, one day, but for now, my soul is experiencing a contentment & peace in the singing opportunity I’ve been given.