Thank You, Carrie Ussery!

It became very clear this week that my time and effort spent practising the piano has paid off. I've been playing for Primary each week in the Serramonte Ward (Filippino.) Unbelieveable as it may seem, they don't have any one in their unit who plays much better than I do. The children had been singing unaccompanied; so they were ever so glad to have whatever level of help I could give.

This week was the real kicker. President Wade calls on missionaries out of the blue to fulfill assignments and he doesn't accept excuses etc. I was quite aware of this after attending the "New Arrivals" meeting. He asked Elder Kesler and his "greenie" companion to sing a hymn, knowing full well that Elder Kesler isn't much of a singer. Afterwards Pres. Wade commented on how Elder Kesler had fulfilled his assignment without excuses and with dignity. I'm sure you get the picture. Anyway, at the monthly Senior Missionary Training, he annouced that I would play and Sister White would conduct the music. Actually, I played quite well and I wasn't nervous. I even was proud of  myself!  It was a good piano and the sound was rich and full. Something I did learn though,  I should start carrying my piano glasses with me. Thank you, Carrie for all of your helps. It has made a positive difference. Remember, we're going piano shopping together when Tom and I come home.