Day 9: Christmas Music

Music has always been a big part of my life.  When I was younger the days leading up to Christmas were filled with concerts.  I enjoyed learning new songs and the spirit of Christmas I felt with the music. I remember a couple of years in a row my friend and I would go caroling to a few people in our neighborhood. We were teenagers!  What teenager does that of their own accord?!  Well we did and it felt great.  When I moved to Grants Pass a family in the ward did the 12 days of Christmas for us and on the last day asked us to go caroling with them.  Each year after that we continued that tradition.  With each year the number of participants grew. I’ve been lucky enough to marry into a family with really great musical talent.  A few years ago we had some of Corey’s family members celebrating Christmas with us.  We stood around the piano and sang Christmas songs while his dad played.  It was one of those magical moments when it felt like all was right with the world.  Music can bring so much good into this sometimes ugly world.  I hope you can enjoy a little music this season and feel that wonderful Christmas spirit.