Singing Again

I dropped Drew off at one of his yardwork jobs and found myself alone in the car to run a few errands. I haven't been alone in the car for awhile, Kiel usually driving me where I need to go.

We play the "turn the music on when Mom gets out, turn it off when Mom gets back in and says something about it" game. I'm not crazy about his music preferences, nor he about mine! But with Kiel away, I manage to run errands earlier in the day when I still have enough energy to take care of things.

Today I need dishwasher soap, the kind I can only get at a particular store, a 9 volt battery because the smoke detector has been beeping like crazy for a fresh one, and more puppy food for Sugar. I think I can do that and get home before I run out of steam.

Traffic was heavy and slower than normal Saturday traffic because of the ever popular road construction. They are putting in a much needed turn lane at the corner of Chili Ave and Union, so I don't mind sitting through the light several times. I am not rushing.

Out of force of habit, the radio is off, and suddenly I realize I am singing. At first, just a little hum, but when I realize how long it has been since I sang in the car - or anywhere else much - I let loose with all I have! I had started with the Doxology, then moved into My Hope is Built and Great is Thy Faithfulness. It feels great to sing again.

I think back. When was the last time I sang just because? How sad to realize it was before the first chemo. How could I have let this miserable stuff steal my joy, take my song? I know sometimes I don't have the wherewithal to sing out loud, but goodness, I can always sing in my head! Well, now that its on my radar screen, I plan to indulge in music often and at least daily.

I was singing lots with PrayerSong rehearsals, choir rehearsals, voice lessons, church services, and chapel sessions. Everywhere I walked I sang as I went. Every drive was a concert, every afternoon slump a revival of music, every listening session a vocal warmup.

I am happy to get my song back. I hope you have a singing day yourself! Don't loose your music.