Saturday, January 28, 2012

LVA auditions

Today, I had LVA auditions. Let me explain in order the story.
At 9:30, we left my house. On our way, I got a text from my violin teacher asking if I was still home because she had forgotten to e-mail me the letter of recommendation. I said I wasn't but the letter wasn't required. It was totally fine. We arrived at 9:50. I put away my phone.
I warm up. Totally forget about the letter. Don't check my phone.
10:25. Auditions about to begin. I am waiting. Mom says, "Look! Oh my gosh!" My violin teacher had driven all the way to LVA to deliver a letter of recommendation. It made me, my mom, and my sister cry. (Both the letter and delivery.)
10:30 I audition. judge/ director of orchestra is enjoying my letter of recommendation. He smiles the whole time I play. My bow bounces because I shake. Judge tells me he lives by me, and maybe we will pass by each other on the way to LVA. Tells me how to make my bow more gentle. Likes the fact I play viola- which he only knew because of the letter.
10:40 I leave. Check my phone. My violin teacher had told me she was bringing the letter, and asked for my moms phone number. My heart sinks. I could have saved her the trouble and just had her email it to the judge.
I am filled with gratitude. That was so kind of her. I am thankful for my Heavenly Father who has blessed me with such great talents.
Wow. That is all I can say. WOW.