Today Alexis and I played a violin duet in sacrament meeting. We played “Come Follow Me” and “Love at Home”. Alexis did a super job! She has really great tone when she plays and she got all of the notes right in tune. It was a real treat to stand up there next to her and perform. This experience was by far one of my favorite things I’ve ever done with Alexis. I really love music a lot – I may not be the best that I would like to be, but it makes my heart happy. I hope Alexis will be able to experience some of the same feelings with music that I have. She is certainly on the right track.
I’ll say this much – I would not have consented to playing in church if she wasn’t standing there next to me. I have become too intimidated and self-defeating for exposing myself with public violin playing. I’ve taken too many years off and it’s not like riding a bike! So, thanks Alexis for making me get out of my comfort zone and trying – I did it all for you because I want you to be better than me!
Comments:
Mom and Dad Parker said…
Alexis sure does have a great pattern to follow to grow up. Every since we have known you, you have been a wonderful example of talent and goodness. Alexis is a wonderful blend of cheerful and diligent all put into the body of a wonderfully lovely young lady. Keep growing together.
Monday, September 29, 2008 12:27:46 AM
Jana said…
very cool, wish we could have been a fly on the wall and be apart of your duet too! Glad that you are learning some beautiful talents that will bless the lives of others. I had a friend in high school who was an amazing violin player she was asked to play numerous times on her mission and in church. Your on the right path,keep up the good work. Thanks for your example.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:35:55 AM
HayHay said…
Great job, Lex!!!!!! You’re awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:12:14 PM
Anne said…
Good job! Hopefully next time we see you, you can play a duet for us!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:19:27 PM
michelle said…
That is so cool. I wish I had a talent like that, so keep it up Lex. I sure hope my kids find a love for music, it really is an important thing.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:30:19 PM
Amy Baldwin said…
Maybe you and Jed could play some violin at Thanksgiving. I’ll have to tell him to bring up his violin…and his tennis racket. 🙂
Friday, October 10, 2008 12:36:13 PM