Service opportunity

Kari's piano teacher, Katie, and her sister play their instruments and put on a little concert once a month for the residents of a small, local retirement/nursing home, and students are allowed to come along if they can and play for them, too. The kids didn't have school this last Friday, so it worked out for Kari to go. I absolutely loved it. First of all, Katie and Sara are both very talented musicians, so it was a joy to listen to them play. Second, it was a privilege to watch Kari serve along with them in that way, to share her gifts and talents with others. It was a little long for the kids, but they did so great, sitting there, smiling at the older people, being good for an hour. Grant sat on my lap the whole time, content with his goldfish crackers and milk. It's a wonderful ministry Katie and Sara do. I could see from their interactions that they have spent a lot of time there getting to know the residents and talking with them after they play for them. I'm hoping Kari will be able to tag along again sometime, maybe this summer.

Almost all the songs they played had an Irish theme, since it was March and all. Joel liked all the fast songs. He said those slow ones were boring. :)

Kari played "Irish Wedding Song."  She played it super fast (a little nervous, I think) and kind of botched the ending, but it was ok. I was proud of her. :) It's only the second time she's played for other people since starting lessons a year ago, January.

Kari playing Irish Wedding song at retirement home from Andrea Moffat on Vimeo.

And here's part of  Katie and Sara playing "Riverdance."

Kari's piano teacher and her sister playing Riverdance from Andrea Moffat on Vimeo.

Aubrey got a little tired and decided to relax.

When the program was over, this man wheeled himself up with a Irish piano book in his lap and asked Katie to play and sing some songs with him. It was very sweet.