The Messiah- G.F. Handel

When people learn that we visited London, they don’t usually ask about Handel’s home. Tucked away is this small home which was also home to Jimi Hendrix. The contrast is hard to miss.

One of the best gifts my mother provided me was the gift of music. She always played parts of the Messiah at Christmas. She encouraged me to participate in the Easter and Christmas Hallelujah chorus at First Cutlerville. We frequently viewed parts of it after opening presents on Christmas Eve. I can hear her comments on the various soloists and the incredible voices of the choir. We also discussed composers like Handel, Bach, and Beethoven.

She would be so proud to know that Chloe sang in a Messiah choir in Dublin last year. I wish she was still alive to know this fact.

I wonder what she would say on how the Messiah is being played this year. Due to the pandemic, musicians have gathered separately but joined to create a beautiful composition. It is amazing and makes me ponder on what kind of music is taking place in heaven. All glory to Him. https://youtu.be/grO7dpnuezc

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This blog includes a year of adventure where I left my teaching position to pursue dreams , renew friendships, and care of my aging parents.It includes details about my aging father who lives in a memory care home. I recently became a grandma and will be taking care of little Julia starting in October.

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