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"Let's be cheerful"! We have no more right to steal the brightness out of the day for our own family than we have to steal the purse of a stranger. Let us be as careful that our homes are furnished with pleasant & happy thoughts as we are that the rugs are the right color and texture & the furniture comfortable and beautiful"! Laura Ingalls Wilder

Sunday, June 19, 2011

life song

the new instrument that replaced the $5.00 one


They say that everyone has a song inside.  My dad has been trying to play his with a $5.00 yard sale guitar that slips out of tune quicker than he can get his fingers back in place.

I think our song is a compilation of all that we hope, all that we love, all that we regret and all that we rejoice.  There are the beautiful notes and the interesting notes, the upbeat fun notes and slow melancholy notes.  Sometimes there are terrifying notes that you question, yet you play on...  The opus comes together when you find your chords of praise.  Now the song has depth and richness that was missing. And somehow, when it's time to perform for the Master Himself, you have composed a life song that is stunning, moving, passionate.  Simply you.     

I pray dad that this new instrument brings a rich harmony to all of the melodies that are your life.  I love you.
Happy Father's Day

Blessings, Debbie
Posted by no spring chicken at 8:42 AM
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26 comments:

  1. JaneJune 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    That was wonderful Debbie! Very thought provoking.
    PS: Your dad is adorable.

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  2. karenJune 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Your dad looks like he would be fun to hang out with, just like I imagine you would be :D

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  3. DonnaJune 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Even though I'm not much of a singer, I love writing my song and singing every chance I get...God did say to make a joyful noise, right?

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  4. Farm GirlJune 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    That is a very sweet picture. I hope he gets the guitar to play the notes that are in his heart. As I have learned it isn't the quality of the instrument as it is the beauty of the heart. Your Dad had a very sweet face.

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  5. AngelJune 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    What a truly beautiful and heartfelt message for you to send your Dad on his special day. Blessings!

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  6. Barbara F.June 19, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Debbie, I do think you resemble your Dad! I'm sure his song is a beautiful one, even with the out-of-tune guitar. xo,

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  7. MistyJune 19, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Such a beautiful post, thank you so much for sharing!

    Blessings,
    Misty

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  8. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    A wonderful dad is an amazing blessing!

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  9. Leslie June 19, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Ah, your dad looks like a sweet man. Thank God for good daddies.

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  10. JacquiJune 19, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    A great picture and lovely tribute. xx

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  11. not accidentally tuesdayJune 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Such a wonderful thought. Life Song--what we live out, I really like that. Happy Fathers Day to your Dad.
    Ann

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  12. Janettessage.blogspot.comJune 19, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    This is great...and I just nodded so strongly on these words "The opus comes together when you find your notes of praise"
    May your Dad enjoy and lift up his praise

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  13. DebbieJune 19, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I love it and think you have expressed the "song" more beautifully than I ever could.
    Your dad looks like my kind of guy. I love that he plays a five dollar guitar.

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  14. TannaJune 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Beautifully said, Debbie. Beautifully said. blessings to you and yours ~ tanna

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  15. RebeccaJune 19, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    He looks like a happy man!

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  16. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageJune 19, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I hope that he enjoys his new guitar.How nice that he was so content with the old one,but I'm sure he will love the new one.
    Blessings,
    Ginger

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  17. KJune 19, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    And it's always better with harmony.

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  18. Pom PomJune 19, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Sweet! A musical papa!

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  19. PamelaJune 19, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I always love visiting here. I'm eager to read what you have to say because I always carry a nugget with me. Praise does add richness and depth. Yet we need all the others to make the praise possible. Love that!

    Your father has such a kind face.

    Playing my opus,
    Pamela

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  20. Sherri B.June 19, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    A very touching post and such very sweet words to your Dad. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  21. Nikki (Sarah)June 20, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    chords of praise...love that and this post...

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  22. Jacquelyn StagerJune 20, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    What a thoughtful gift! If you asked my hubby how many guitars he owns, he doesn't know. I have found them stashed under beds and in closets. He's been collecting them for 45 years! He's left-handed and used to play them "upside down and backwards" (ask your dad about that) so he could pick up any guitar and play it. Then about a decade ago he decided to buy his first "left-handed" guitar and re-taught himself how to play the other way. (very confusing)...

    That looks like a beautiful instrument! What kind is it? Your dad looks thrilled! I really loved this post!

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  23. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    GREAT shot! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

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  24. AliceJune 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    found you on spiritual Sundays...and what a blessing! Love your pics which describe you, too. Have a wonderful week.

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  25. GloriaJune 22, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    What a wonderful post. I love your words, and the gift for your dad is very sweet. I hope he enjoys his new gift, and had a wonderful Father's Day!!

    xoxo...Gloria

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  26. CharlotteJune 23, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    What a beautiful post with such beautiful thoughts. Thank your for sharing and I hope your dad had a wonderful Father's Day.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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