Friday, August 9, 2013

          Another noisy thunderstorm rolled across Tegucigalpa early this evening and showered us with a little rain.  We have yet to see extended rain, but we love what little we get.  Glade did the walking for both of us today since I was with Gina getting a key to the chapel so I could practice the music and prepare for tomorrow’s youth conference.  Hope one practice is enough!

          She sent the music to me via email attachments and some of the pages didn’t copy very well.  I have been filling in lines and notes to make it more readable.  The score is small—thank goodness for piano glasses or I couldn’t read it.  The music is by Sally DeFord (sp?) and there are some very nice arrangements.  It will be interesting to see how this goes.  I have never accompanied on an electric piano before and I don’t think there is much capacity for expressive playing.  Of course, the kids’ singing is the highlight, but it would be nice to give them the best accompaniment possible!  Following in Spanish may present a new challenge, too.    

          Sleep was a little better last night, but Glade and I are both very tired.  He has residual effects from taking sleeping pills all week and I am just sleep deprived.  We will be ready for our day of rest for sure.  We only have one more day on the early schedule.  It’s pretty dark when we get up at 4:00 a.m.  (Saturdays only)