Senior year in college, my voice teacher focused on teaching me more practical things than Italian arias (thank the Lord). He told me, "Some day you're going to be asked to sing for a wedding, and some day you're going to be asked to sing for a funeral. Let's get you ready."
The first wedding was for The Alpha's little sister, back in 2000. The first funeral was today.
It was a graveside service for the mother and grandmother of dear friends; someone I'd never met, but who was obviously a wonderful woman of faith who loved her family. I can see that love in her descendants.
"Amazing Grace" was one of her favorite songs. I sang three verses, a cappella. Her family thanked me, but I too, was grateful to be able to help in this way.
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And a beautiful job you did. We thank you for your meaningful contribution to Grammie's memorial. She was singing along from the heavens, no doubt. :)
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