Birthday Tribute to Mom in Heaven
Today, April 9th, would have been Mom's 76th birthday. She's celebrating this year with Jesus, my Dad, my grandparents and many other heavenly family members and friends. Mom & Dad Casey - 1981 Mom-42 Dad-43 As a tribute for her birthday today, I was encouraged last month to begin practicing a piano piece Mom played back in the 70's. I haven't played the piano in years so my fingers, eyes and brain required some serious daily practice to even attempt the inspiration. While my tribute attempt is far from perfect with moments of older brain lapses and the need for more practice, it's been so much fun playing again, reminiscing and spending some spiritual time with Mom at the piano. The song she played is called "The Robin's Return" by Leander Fisher. How appropriate is THAT this time of year? Dad loved hearing and watching Mom play. He would often ask her to play this song for him. I