A Daughter's Special Gift

Stu Spivack

Several months ago, a dear friend and the organist at our church passed away suddenly. It was a loss felt by everyone who knew her; yet it was also an opportunity to celebrate her life and all that she gave to those around her through her kindness and gifts of music.

This morning I had the opportunity to hear her daughter play The Old Rugged Cross. It was a touching experience, and for a moment it brought tears to my eyes as I remembered her mom sitting at that same organ for years playing for the services at the church. And as I listened, it also brought a smile to my face as I began to see another generation of music coming forth.

I am so glad to see my friend's daughter continue taking lessons after her mom's death. That must have been a difficult thing to do - find someone who could teach and support as specially as her mom did. But she continues to learn and her efforts are revealed through the music she plays.

I truly believe that up there in heaven, my dear friend must have been mighty proud of her daughter as she played today. And I think if she listened closely enough, she will have heard a little familiarity in the style in which her daughter played. It was a tribute to her teaching and showed the love and thanksgiving of a beautiful daughter for her mom.

I look forward to hearing this beautiful young lady continue to share her gift of music. It will always remind me of the dear mom she had and the dear friend I had. I am so thankful!

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