Lance had gone through some of the best training a person could have for band instrument repair. There are two ways to get this training: a trade school or an apprenticeship. Lance had done both. He then went on to work for a music store for a few years before setting up his own shop.
Personal Voice
More Personal Voice Features
Showing Gratitude
Sherrie had just moved into a new neighborhood the last week of October that year. She and her husband were young and recently married, and she couldn’t wait to get to know the people around her. She thought she would go for a walk each day and try to meet everyone. That is, until it began to snow.
The Renaissance Fair
Now that their children were raised, Lydia wanted to do something she had always hoped to do: form a quartet. It would not be just any quartet. She wanted to have her three friends join her at Renaissance Fairs and sing Celtic songs. But there was just one problem: they needed someone to accompany them. That was where her husband, Don, came in.
Inspections
Building a home of your own can be a challenge. One of the hardest parts is passing all of the inspections. There is plumbing, framing, insulation, electrical, and the list seems to go on and on. I have spent many hours poring over the different code books to make sure everything was right. But there always seems to be something I miss.
Toys, New and Old
I don’t know what it is with utensils, but they seem to fascinate children. Our children were no different. We would come into the kitchen to find forks, spoons, and butter knives spread everywhere. Often in their place in the drawer, we would discover Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, or something else the children were playing with previously.
The Ultimate Compliment
“I want you to come help me with something I am trying to teach the children,” my wife Donna said. When I asked her what my assignment would be, she was vague about it, telling me she would let me know when the time came. I was always happy to help with the children, so I readily agreed, even though I didn’t know what I would be doing.
New Assignment
There is an old saying that the only constant in life is change. After a rocky start teaching music to the children at our church, it became one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. But eventually, the day came when our congregation leader, whom we called Bishop or the bishop, asked me to visit with him in his office.