“When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing. Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.
In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."
Then, leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child, and he added a running obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed what could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.
The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master played. Only the classic, " Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
The next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You may hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit." "Keep playing."“
(source)
I am not sure how true the above story is, but I did enjoy the sentiments expressed about the voice of the "Master." How many times I have heard that voice whispering in my ear over these recent months, encouraging me and helping me to move forward in moments when I did not think I could take even one more step. How very grateful I have been for the promptings of the spirit and the tender mercies of the Lord, for the ministering of angels. I have been truly blessed.
And as I write this it comes to me that therein lies most of the joy in life. It comes not in the grand gestures, or in loud voices that shout, but in small and simple things, a gentle word, a kind gesture, the ability to see the glass as half full instead of half empty . . . in the caring actions of every day people, going about every day things, reaching out to others in small and simple ways. In doing whatever we can, whenever we can and however we can.
No matter what problems or challenges I may face in life, the Master is always with me, encouraging me, prodding me on, helping me to face the things I don’t have the courage or the strength to face all on my own. More often than not I have seen his face and felt his touch in the many kindnesses I have experienced at the hands of his Angels here on earth . . . every day people. People like me and like you.
Today it seems, March is going out like a Lamb. The sun is shining and, although it is a bit chilly, it looks like we have a nice day in the offing, although it may turn to rain later on. That's what you expect in the Spring, showers.
I have only just this morning discovered that you can receive and send messages on Pinterest, that people can leave comments on your pins and all sorts. I had no idea. DUH. You do learn something new every day!
Tomorrow is April Fool's Day. Oh how we loved to play tricks on each other when I was growing up. And on our friends at school, our teachers. All very benign of course, which is as it should be. Apparently this custom goes back hundreds of years. I do remember being very happy that I was not born on April first and known as an April Fool!
I had originally been told I would be able to move into the rental property on the 1st April, but that's obviously not the case. No worries. The promise of a place to live is enough and hopefully it won't be too many more weeks before I can, and in the meantime I have more time to save up and prepare for it. Its all good.
And with that I will leave you with a thought for today . . .
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In The English Kitchen today, Victoria Scones. An old recipe taken from the Be-Ro 41st edition baking booklet. Very easy to make and very delicious!
Have a wonderful Wednesday whatever you get up to on this last day of March 2021. Be kind to yourself and to others and don't forget!
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And I do too!
