Our house has been “alive with the sound of music” lately. We’ve been holding vocal rehearsals for our next show at our new home in recent weeks, with harmonies, melodies, and foot-stomping beats ringing from the walls.
We love it.
Wednesday night was our last rehearsal here, as we’ll be in the theater from now on unless our musical director feels the need to call an extra one—always a possibility with a show that has about twenty songs and up to eight-part harmony.
But I tried to treasure up the moments that night—the bursts of laughter when we stumbled and went splat over an especially tricky bundle of notes and rhythms, the way we swayed in our chairs or clapped on our knees to the especially foot-tapping numbers, the contrasting blends of male and female parts with the narrators soaring over all, the bond of camaraderie that comes with any cast, but seems to grow especially close in one that tries to keep Jesus at the center.
We don’t know what the Lord has in store for our little theater company after this show. But whatever He has planned, I want to cherish these last couple of weeks.
I’ve been aware lately of milestones and transitions, and the importance of marking and remembering them, as my “little” sister graduated from high school last weekend and registered for her fall college classes two days later. How did she get so grown-up? Our homeschool group’s graduation seemed especially beautiful this year—the church sanctuary decorated with potted blue hydrangeas, a small group of seniors (including my sister) leading everyone in worship, the graduates lined up in their royal blue caps and gowns as we watched slideshows of babies, toddlers, and little boys and girls, now grown into young men and women looking to the Lord for the unique futures He has planned for each one. .jpeg)
Each culture has different milestones to celebrate. But I think it’s good to stop, remember, and take notice of these turning points, the “firsts” and “lasts” in our lives. It helps us be aware, as I tried to be at rehearsal, to treasure up and ponder in our hearts, as Mary did. To find concrete ways of acknowledging and remembering God’s faithfulness, as He commanded His people to do long ago through stone pillars, a golden ark, and festivals throughout the year—times to stop, put aside everyday worries and responsibilities, and celebrate and remember what God has done and is still doing.This is that time of year for many of us, with weddings and graduations, end-of-the-year recitals and productions, some seasons ending and others beginning.
Amid the busyness—okay, sometimes more like craziness—I want to take time to notice, and ponder. To treasure up memories, so I can look back and remember His faithfulness.
How about you? What special moments are you celebrating and remembering right now?
How about you? What special moments are you celebrating and remembering right now?
Such a beautiful post, kiersti!
Thank you!