Hello friends! I have no photos to share with this update. I've just spent the past 4 days in 6 performances of The Boar's Head Festival at my church. Wow! I love this weekend.
I started out a week ago Sunday with absolutely NO voice and completely determined to be able to perform. Monday afternoon, I saw my doctor and was given some GOOD meds. Tuesday, I thought I was dying. The medicine had some serious side-effects. By Wednesday, I was starting to get my upper range back, but was still honking out the low notes. Somehow (through God's grace) I was able to sing with the choir on Thursday night and even muddled through my solo. I never did recover completely in my lower range, but was able to sing to my heart's content in today's performances. After 6 performances, I'm actually stronger today than 4 days ago. The healing continues. :)
Thank you to all who held me (and the other performers) in prayer this week. It was much appreciated. For those of you who have no idea what the Boar's Head Festival is, I'll give a quick run-down. It's basically two stories in one, with the Christmas story of Christ's birth the main focus. The first half of the show is set in medieval times in a King's court. There is a FULL attendance of courtly people and they perform for the king (dancing, singing, fun and games of the jesters...) In the second half of the performance, we move into the Christmas story. The choir sings with the angels to the shepherds and tell of the birth of Christ. The wisemen make their trek and at the end all bow down and worship - including the king. The music is wonderful and it's a big let-down each year when the weekend concludes.
We were blessed with 6 terrific performances and a full-house each time. Now, it's time for me to rest my voice and prepare for the Christmas services. (We're doing part of the Messiah in one of the choirs I'm in.)
Our Christmas tree is finally up. I guess I could have shared a photo tonight. But, since it's not handy, it'll have to wait. I hope you are all in preparation for Christmas. Blessings to you!
Karen Thaemert
2 comments:
hehe the pictures of the kids are really cute! looks like you got a fair amount of snow. hope chirstmas prepartions are going well!
Beth
This is such a WONDERFUL time of the year.. I am so happy that you were able to perform.. Many blessings to you and your family during this Christmas Season, M
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