One side of the Green Room is looking good!

Note that the “still life with bifocals” on the right hand side includes a little angel statue — a gift from my choir director in 2008 — and a tiny picture that says “Jesus Loves Me”. The latter is a gift from a friend who was a big influence on me in high school (and onward). She introduced me to the works of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and encouraged me to join the choir! The placard has an inscription on the back with the date 1983.

It’s wonderful to be reminded of the ongoing love and encouragement from my musical mentors. I had a two-hour talk with my high school friend yesterday. At the end of the conversation she said a prayer for me, a blessing on this upcoming year. And my other mentor, my choir director, will be back in my weekly routine soon; choir rehearsal resumes next week!