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Ever been asked that question? I was. Once. And my response tanked. That question and the reaction it provoked in me actually played a role in a “rebirthing” experience of my own. There’s a back story, and I share more about it in my latest post for CatholicMom.com (find it by clicking here).
And the photo below? That’s me on the far left praising Jesus and singing my heart out. It was eight years ago, when I sang lead vocals for a praise & worship band. We were putting on a series of concerts during Lent that year. I miss those days. I miss singing. All that is also a part of the rebirthing story.
It was a challenging blog post for me to write. Here in this space I most often write about the faith, bringing the liturgy alive in my home, the journey of becoming a deacon’s wife, and just plain ol’ practical stuff for the practicing Catholic. It’s uncomfortable for me to share such deeply personal stuff in a public forum. But I poured my heart out because it felt right. And I would be honored if you click on over and give it a read.
I’ll be there in the front row next Christmas season listening to your beautiful voice!! Go for it !!! Love it! And love you sis!
I’ll accompany on piano next Christmas for your sellout.
I just read your post. I have heard you sing and I was there in the crowd when you sang with the band at St. Theresa’s. It was great! I went to the Called and Gifted workshop sponsored by SJEC Iowa this fall and learned a lot about the gifts that God gives to us and the many and varied ways that we can use those Gifts to do His work on earth. As I read your post, it made me remember the days when I had a bunch of young children and could feel frustrated that I wasn’t “doing enough”. But reality would drag me back to teach me that I was doing what God wanted me to do right then…. raise my children up to be good, caring people. Now I am at a different stage of my life and am more free to do things that I have been wanting to do, like be in the church choir! I know God will open doors for you to do the things that you dream of.
I will be there too Sarah! I can see her now on stage at Hoyt Sherman:)