Tonight I joined the church choir. This is another new step for me. I really loved it! It was just like old times and I fit right in. It was a bit fast-paced, but I think I can manage that. We even sang some chant. We sang for about 1 1/2 hours. And I met some nice people. And music does bring joy to the soul.
I have two problems. The first is that I cannot stand for a long time, so I have to be seated when I get tired. The second problem is that I can only take one step at a time, so that is how I go up and down the stairs to the choir loft. But I think I can do it and it is good exercise.
We will sing at 10:30 mass on Sunday with 1 1/2 hours practice before the mass. So there is a goodly amount of time invested in this. There is only the month of May to go and choir will be finished until next fall. Tsk, tsk, and I was just getting started. But I am really glad I came as I met more new people and one of the men is going to give a picnic for us at his farm his summer, and I am really looking forward to that. He is Irish and what a beautiful voice he has. A perfect Irish tenor.
All the church activity comes to a grinding halt now for the summer and I am dreading that because what will I do with myself? Church has kept me so busy. Well, I will continue to visit the homebound. And I am being trained to distribute the holy eucharist (communion). This will be, primarily, to the nursing home, which is my real ministry.
Last Sunday we had a picnic after church and I picked up an elderly lady from an independent living home. She had to be taken in a wheelchair and let me tell you, it was just like old times with Bud, except that I am no longer as strong as I once was, and it was somewhat difficult for me — hauling someone around in a wheelchair. But she was so happy and we had such a wonderful day what with the picnic and all. And she was very appreciative. I think I did the right thing. She is 93 years old and her name is Pauline. Will I do it again? That remains to be seen. I think I could use some help with that next time.
