I've been thinking a lot about my Mom this week and wishing I could give her a call, so I wanted to share a little tribute. Forgive me if I go on and on about myself, but this is my blog after all so here goes. You may know from reading Jess's blog that I did a violin recital a little while back. Doing a recital had actually been a goal of mine for a few years. The night of the recital I shared with the audience that the recital had been a long time goal of mine and part of my original intention in doing the recital was so that my Mom could come hear me play again. As you know, I wasn't able to achieve that goal before Mom passed away. Thus the recital had become my way of honoring her and the gifts she left us. I played five pieces that night, and I dedicated the last piece especially to her. Many of you will know the piece as a family favorite--"Ashokan Farewell." I have to say that I think that night was one of the most incredible that I have ever experienced. The joy I felt in achieving that goal and in being able to provide a tangible tribute to Mom was indescribable, and all of the emotion that came with that feeling I poured into that last piece. I really can’t describe the feelings I had during that piece and then when it was all over. I felt elevated and filled with just pure, sweet joy. I know this is starting to sound fairly cheesy, but it's the best I can do. Again, forgive me for laying out for you all the inner thoughts of my head, but I just share it because I'm so grateful to have had the experience and most importantly, am grateful for the saint I knew as Mother. I probably sound overly dramatic and actually feel kind of stupid for posting this, but at the same time feel like its something I want to share, so anyway… The following is a clip of the last piece, "Ashokan Farewell," at my recital. Hope you enjoy.
16 comments:
Thanks.
You can't do that to me...not when you are too far away for me to give you a hug!
Here I am, goose-bumpy and all weepy, and I can't get the icon to show up or play! Ahh! Help!
You are beautiful--and don't you ever feel silly for sharing. I think of your mom as a saint too, and you and Jessica are such a great example of living her legacy. (did that wording make sense?)
I didn't mean to exclude your amazing brothers--I just meant as women and your mother's daughters and all...
Abby - my computer just took a long time for it to load up...maybe that will help?
Hey, I (actually Ian) changed the format of the video so it should load better. Hope it works!
So beautiful! I understand that rush of joy that art can produce, especially when there is so much personal meaning attached to it. I'm so glad you shared this - don't feel silly about it at all. We all love your mom and miss her.
Beautiful...just beautiful. You ruined my mascara but it was worth it. As I was listening to you play I could picture your mom so clearly and she was sitting and listening with that sweet half smile she always had--looking so very proud of her beautiful wonderful daughter. Thanks.
Meg- that was just beautiful in every way. There is something ethereal about beautiful music like that. Heaven and earth seem to connect with beautiful music. Thanks so much for sharing.
AAAGgg! the sound is out on my computer...I have to go listen on Clark's laptop!!
And nothing about what you said is cheesy...I think its beautiful and one of those rare moments in life where we do something truly meaningful and wonderful...those moments where we are closer to spiritual things than what is possible on a daily basis. And that would be especially significant because it means that spiritually you connected with so many more than you would think possible, including your mom. You are amazingly talented! Love you!
Love you Meg.
This is wonderful, Megan. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I'm totally crying right now and we're late for soccer...and I don't care. Thank you! Few things can "elevate" us like music. (Cubby enjoyed it too!)
Thank you Megan for bringing back for a moment your mom to us with your talent and your words. That was beautiful and I am sitting here at my computer with tears running down my face so glad that you shared and so glad you are my niece and your mom is my sister in law. How blessed
After listening to this last week I woke up with that tune in my head for 3 or 4 days. I also ran to the rhythm of it (double time) a couple of times. I just couldn't get it out of my head! Good thing it is such a lovely song. I never got sick of it.
Thanks all for listening. SLY
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