I drove up to Coops school with my kids last night, it was the spring band concert for the 5th grade. The second song was composed by Mr. Randles, Daryn's 4/5th grade music teacher. It was titled Joy; Daryn's Song. Mr. Randles stood up and spoke about Daryn, to a packed auditorium. He remembered her sitting by the window...........she was always ready for class, prepared. He said if there was one word he could describe her as, it would be "sophisticated". He said she was musically talented and talented in many other ways that he has learned since; he encouraged all parents to keep their kids in music/band (even when it isn't cool anymore) and that it is important etc..
The kids then played the piece with Soloists, Alec and Taiylor playing together on a few different spots in the song. It was quite an emotional moment, not a dry eye in my row for sure. I hope Daryn could hear it............I believe she did! After the performance a moment of clapping and ..................Mr. Randles, to their surprise, pointed to Alec and Taiylor to stand up and they did, louder clapping. I think it is the first time Taiylor ever turned bright red in front of a crowd.
Nothing is easy to do when you are missing that sweet little girl. I am going to appreciate each moment with my family because with life you never know what tomorrow brings and I for one want to be able to enjoy these moments .......... our time here on this earth is limited.
Aunt Mindy
By the way , I just noticed Wendy had started a similar blog..... great minds think alike , hey:)
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great job taiylor, & alec. You really made the concert a concert. Joy was my favorite song. Great job. i remember taiylor needing to borrow my flute. Taiylor, i got my E flat to come out really easily. thanks for a good time.
Thanks for posting!!!
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