Voices

As mentioned last year, I've been participating in a women's vocal group called Voices. It has been one of the few highlights over last few months... A good friend of mine, Amy, called me at the end of the summer. She told me she had had this feeling to call me, and asked if I happened to sing. She told me about Voices. Practice every Tuesday morning, some Thursday mornings and a few rehearsals on some evenings, costumes, choreography and 17 rehearsals over a 2 week period in December, in a nutshell. As so many people who know me know, my musical abilities tend to stick close to the piano. I've never had much confidence in my singing abilities, probably because good old Granny says our family can't carry a tune in a bucket. But, I decided, sure, why not? We'd be performing during the Christmas season at different retirement communities, rehabilitation centers, Temple Square, and Alzheimer's centers. At first I thought how this would help me to feel the Christmas spirit. A feeling that I hadn't felt during the holidays for a long time because we've been so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. I was nervous, but so excited. Then the group turned into so much more. Somewhere around October I found myself in a not-so-happy place. I needed to be surrounded by strong and faithful women in the gospel. The women in Voices were just what I needed. They didn't know anything that was going on in my life. That I was struggling, unhappy, stressed out of my ever loving mind. Yet I found support and love from them. They unknowingly lifted me up and helped me through my trial. The season progressed and we started our performances. I cried at nearly everyone of them. Feeling the spirit and knowing that we were bringing Christmas joy to others. It was amazing. I realized the hand of the Lord in my life. I know He prompted Amy to call me. He knew what I would need, long before I needed it and He used one of His faithful daughters to bless my life. I am so grateful that He knows me. He knows what I need to progress. I am grateful to have found my testimony again and that I am able to strengthen it and continue to grow in the gospel.