Just Piano Lessons

Psalm 92:1

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, 

O Most High,

In December when Taylor approached us and said that she wanted to take piano lessons and also wanted a keyboard, we were a little doubtful about how all this would turn out.  She was very excited and we never doubted Mrs. Darden’s ability, but we worried that she would lose interest and give up.  Well, week after week, she continued to love her lessons with Mrs. Darden and continued to practice at home.  Sure, we had to remind her from time to time, but she never argued.  That told us a lot.  She was not only enjoying what she was learning but also taking pride in her musical ability.  She began to ask us how we thought she sounded or what we thought about the last song she played.

Music has become a part of Taylor’s life.  She now tells people that she plays the piano which is awesome.  She is proud of being a pianist and loves to tell people about her piano teacher Mrs. Darden.  This wonderful woman of God did more during her lessons than just teach piano, she taught children to love and take pride in playing the piano.   She gave them a tool they can use to worship the Lord!  She gave them something that no one can ever take away from them.  She also instilled a confidence inside that they can do something very special that many others cannot do.

Just when we thought we were signing Taylor up just for piano lessons, we saw that we signed her up so that God could use Mrs. Darden to touch her life.  We thank her for loving her, encouraging her, laughing with her, and showing God’s love each Monday, while she was just taking piano lessons.