Earlier this year I was invited to join a choir. I am not much of a singer, but the group was not looking for perfection. They are a group of moms connected to the kindergarten that perform for the kids a couple of times a year.
I accepted the invite, but several things got in my way. I never made it to a practice. It wasn't on purpose, I was just busy, sick, and so forth at the time.
Last week, the moms approached me again. They wanted to perform "When You Wish Upon a Star" for the kids. I didn't have anything in my schedule, so I agreed to go.
It was exactly what a person would expect when attending a small choir rehearsal. 15 or so moms coming together to sing a couple songs and practice. It felt nice to sing together. Combining our voices in a lovely melody.
As I sang, I thought of my grandmother. She sang for many, many years in her church choir. It was a form of community for her. I felt it today, too. These moms, many of whom I have never had a conversation with, were all working together to do something nice for our kids. It was a really nice way to spend the morning.
Now I must work on learning the Japanese version of "Winter Wonderland", as we will be singing that one too. Wish me luck.
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