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Year Four, Day 110: Zita, The Humble

I am enjoying my spring break! Especially as I gaze out the large windows of the Fort Vancouver Library and see a clear, pastel blue sky.

I will keep this post brief. I am immersed in a wonderful book, am applying for a church pianist position and making Tandori chicken tonight!

I must say, I got a bit goosebumply this morning. 3:00 a.m. it was. My eyes flew wide open. I was afraid I overslept. It was another breakfast with Mother morning. We are loving the Diner. Good food and we save so much that sometimes we go twice a week!

Today was the twice!

Anyway, I couldn't get back to sleep. I played a few rousing games of Words With Friends (I am currently beating nearly all of my opponents!)

Then I decided my adrenaline was pumping way to strenuously. I would never doze back off!

So I opened Facebook. Not much going on. I did read a bit about the poor people of Mozambique. Cyclone Idai is a monster and has showed no mercy. I said a prayer for them. I wish I could do more.

Then something made me click the "Job" tab on Facebook. And up popped an ad for a church pianist here in Vancouver!  I gasped out loud. Then I got worried I might have woken the baby. My daughter would never forgive me.

But this church job would be ideal! It's in a good location and doesn't officially begin until July.  I hit the "Apply Now" button. And Facebook sent the most lame application! Hardly any information! I tried to edit it, but there doesn't seem to be an edit function.

So off I went through cyber space to Craigs List. And lo and behold they had an ad up. I am just putting the finishing touches on a cover letter and resume.

It feels like one of those God things. You know, like it is meant to be. But I never presume to know in advance what God's plan is. "Keep me humble", I always pray.

Easier said then done. Especially when it comes to church pianist jobs. I have been playing the piano for 54 years. Choir accompanying for 43 years. Church pianist for about 25 years.

I got this.  I just have to be careful with my cocky attitude and remember that I am there to serve, not to perform, bow and wave at the audience!

I have matured a bit since my last church job.

A bit.

Anyway, on that note, I need to fly.

I wish you a lovely Thursday!

Talk to you tomorrow!

Love,

Zita, the Humble





P.S. Today's hooping video is below. That is sufficient to humble me!





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