When I grow up...

One day, when I grow up...



I want to be a big, shiny black Grand Piano!

It finally arrived! After waiting most of the day for the truck to arrive, Parsley's Piano Service pulled into the driveway and unloaded this beautiful instrument into my livingroom! Okay folks, this is not just a 'PSO' (piano-shaped object), not a mere piece of furniture, although it is quite striking, don't you think? This is a rich-toned fabulous sounding instrument with a fine and responsive touch! This thing will definitely talk!

The first piano in this blog is a lovely Baldwin console model - a 125th anniversary edition - that I originally purchased in 1987. It has served me well - lots of memories were made on that instrument. Hopefully, it will go to a little girl or boy somewhere who is just starting on their journey of discovering the joy of music.


The experience of getting this Grand, after dreaming of it for so many years but never believing it could really happen, ranks in the top 5 greatest moments of my life! I captured the whole delivery and setup process in pictures. Did you really expect anything less! If you have ever been curious as to how one of these baby's gets to its destination...check out the photos on my Flickr.

To God be the Glory
Great things He has done
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son
Who yielded His life, an atonement for sin
and opened the pathway so all could go in!

Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord
Let the earth hear his voice!
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord
Let the people rejoice!
Oh come to the Father, through Jesus, the Son
and give Him the glory, Great Things He has done!

Paid In Full

Your Salvation has been purchased, your sins forgiven...it's in your court. All you need to do is receive this free gift.

Step 1 - Admit that you are a sinner. Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
We all have sin in our hearts. We all were born with sin. We were born under the power of sin's control.

Step 2 - Understand that you deserve death (or separation from God) for your sin.

Romans 6:23a "...The wages of sin is death..."
Not speaking here of physical death, but a spiritual death - or eternal separation from God. Since God created us specifically to have a relationship with Him, this is definitely not His purpose for us - but we do have a choice.

Step 3 - Ask God to forgive you and save you.

Romans 6:23b "...But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Salvation is a free gift from God to you! You can't earn this gift by your own works. The only thing you have to do is reach out and receive it.

Step 4 - Give your life to God...His love is what saves you -- not religion, or church membership. God loves you!

Romans 5:8, "God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us!"
When Jesus died on the cross He paid the price for all sin! All we have to do is believe in Him and what He has done for us, then trust Him to guide and direct our lives.

Step 5 - Just ask, He'll take care of the rest!

Romans 10:13 "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved!"

Step 6 - If you know that God is knocking on your heart's door, ask Him to come into your heart. Romans 10:9,10 "...If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation."

Jesus said, Revelation 3:20a "Behold I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him..."
- Is Jesus knocking on your heart's door? He says He is!

Step 7 - Get involved in a Bible teaching, Bible believing church. Let them know your decision! What better time of the year to begin your new life!

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Am I dreaming?

A life-long dream come true! Since I began playing piano (we won't say how long ago) I've always dreamed of one day having a Grand. Today, we took the plunge, aided by a fabulous sale of conservatory pianos from the local University! I've been putting it off for quite a while, but finally decided that I needed to do it before I get old and arthritic! It will be delivered to my home later next week. Of course, that will be recorded in photographs that I will happily add to my blog!

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