This morning the handbell choir played 6 songs in the 9:00 service and 2 songs in the 10:30 service. Donna, who is in the bell choir, and Carol, our director, also played two piano/organ duets in the 9:00 service. Two weeks ago we almost gave up on playing "God Rest you Merry, Gentleman" because we didn't think we could learn it in time, but I am happy to say it turned out splendidly. Nadia drove out with me for the 8:10 rehearsal so she heard our 6 songs while we practiced them. She was in Sunday School during the 9:00 service. Ian and Oliver came with Paul a little before 9:00. Oliver was in the nursery, but Ian was in the service with Paul. I always miss my mom on occasions like this. I find myself instinctively looking out in the congregation to see her smiling face, but my parents are actually in Chicago today with my sister and her family. Last night I attended a lovely Christmas dinner at a restaurant, which was made possible through our director and her husband. I played in this choir from September 2004 - December 2008 and then returned this September. I feel such a bond with them. I will certainly miss seeing them each Monday night, but I am grateful I can return to singing alto in my church's choir in January.
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