Well, today teacher Adrienne was subbing for teacher Joy's 8:30 AM Music Together® Online mixed ages class via Zoom.
When one of our Dads joined the class with his toddler daughter and said:
" You remember Adrienne, she was your teacher when we used to go places."
The enormity of that perfect, succinct, age appropriate statement for his beloved little girl, resonated like a trumpets blare throughout my being.
In that moment, when that awesome Dad struck that chord in me, I realized that it may resonate for you too.
We have all been so busy getting through this time, that this may be the perfect time to take a minute, and reflect on how you are doing today.
Being my first post, I guess this works with me going first.
I am filled with gratitude that we have been able to switch to Music Together Online, to all of the families who have made this transition with all of us, and to Nini, Dulce, Adrienne, Joy, Alexandra, and Ginny who too, were determined to keep our Community of Music Makers - Making Music! There have been times of great joy, seeing you and your children together, singing, dancing, making hearts, waving, and blowing kisses at the end of each class.
I truly can not imagine what the world would be like if all the music stopped. I am grateful for food, clothing and shelter, for my family, friends, clergy, and hope that each of you have a support system that you are able to reach out to and that reaches out to you.
There have also been days, hours, minutes, and moments when I have been terrified about this world, about the future, about the young, the old, and all people around the globe.
Those of us with children in our daily lives, or who have children we love dearly, are extremely fortunate to have that grounding focus. We may be exhausted and yet for me, children are the greatest motivation to keep making this world a better place, while giving them all the music, stimuli, and love that they need to thrive. Thank you. ~Wendy