A member of my ward bishopric called up a few weeks back and asked if I could sing a song for the Sunday closest to Easter. The program was already decided for Easter itself. I got a hold of Jordy and, lucky me, she was able to sneak down here and play for me. They sounded so natural together. The bishop kept making eye contact with me during the number and his expression said, “You are so lucky!” She is an amazing pianist and I couldn’t help but think that one of the things Heavenly Father has done for me was to have me marry into a family that is just as important to me as Chad is. It was great to have John and Renee come down with Jordy even in the midst of tax season. Jason came as well. We are so happy to be close to family again to be able to do things like this more often.

We did a beautiful arrangement of I Know that My Redeemer Lives by Michael R. Hicks, and it felt so good! I have been really trying to be positive and proactive about enjoying music again in my life. For so long I have let it become a source of stress, guilt and something that just overwhelms me. At any rate changing my thinking will no doubt take time but is already making a difference.