Rewarding teaching, music and family

Last Thursday I had one of the most rewarding days I have had in a long time. It was my 2nd day volunteering at my old middle school. I had students who were really looking forward to me coming back and working with them. One girl came 2 extra times plus after school and was so receptive to the tutoring on her flute. Some others seemed pretty excited to work with me again. It was fun. But then at the end of the day came the most moving part of my day. A little back story: years ago my godmother wrote a song for her mentor. We performed the song in Denver Colorado in 1999 for her mentor and in front of our choir and guests at the hotel. The song is beautiful and meaningful. I played the flute part a few times that year. Last week I played the song for the first time with my godmom since 1999. We stood in the band room that shaped my future career and played it for a few students but mostly for us. As soon  as I played the first few notes I was overcome with so much emotion that I wasn't sure I could do it without crying! So wonderful! But I made it. And we had fun playing it. It made me truly appreciate where I have ended up and all the people who have gotten me here. And appreciate the supprt I received from my parents, god mother and other family. I couldn't have gotten here without them. 

To end my amazing day, I had dinner with my aunt and uncle. Long overdue. So thankful for the family that have become a big part of my life!!