It’s here!
We had to wait all day yesterday, and it was finally delivered at 7pm.
I found all my old piano books in a box downstairs, along with my old year books. It was strange to look through the yearbooks, public school is a dim and distant memory. However I did chuckle over one thing. . . .
In my Jr. year of H.S., my future husband Rich wrote in my yearbook! One of the things he wrote was, “who knows, maybe we’ll become closer in the future. . . .” Isn’t that funny? We had gone on 1 date but little did we know we would some day be married with five children. Yes, Rich, I guess we did become closer in the future! And, here’s to many many more years together. 
I’m so thankful for my husband, and our wonderful life.
Good to be Home 
You look so happy!! That’s a wonderful gift, it looks beautiful — Ours doesn’t get used much since the kids have moved out — I bet I’ll hear it being played over Christmas while they’re home!
OH how exciting!!!
P.s. Thanks for the picture and note! Was so excited to get it today….=)
you look marvelous! may your hose be filled with music!
How wonderful!!! I am SO excited for you… I remember the joy of when we bought our current piano, which is much better than the old, out of tune, and beat up one that I learned to play on. I am sure you will have a home filled with beautiful music this Christmas!
And that is pretty neat about what Rich wrote in your yearbook….
I guess your husband had his eye on you for a long time! You look really happy sitting there at your piano!
LOL ROFL i am sorry, i cannot help laughing at what broncomom wrote. she is one of my dear dear friends so i can chuckle at it since i know her so well and i know she made a funny funny typo!!! LOL that is just too cute!
i love your new piano and i also love the joy on your face! what a fun comment to find in your yearbook that your husband left all those years ago. what a treasure! merry christmas 🙂
Yay!! I was thinking of you and your piano yesterday. You look blissfully happy!
How funny and sweet about Rich’s comment in the yearbook. 🙂
Now you Know two things, I’m terrible at typing, and I can’t spell either!Glad it made you laugh
So happy for you! Enjoy the music in the air and in your soul!
You look so happy! I’m glad it came. And the yearbook story is so funny!
Yay piano!!! I’m glad it’s here…what a happy picture. 🙂
How wonderful!! You look so sweet and happy and I know as the hours go by you will be even happier as you and the children spend time playing that beautiful piano!! Love Riches comment
I laughed at my sis (broncomom) too. I never knew til xanga that she makes these funny typos…..maybe she was too busy in High School taking art classes to take typing. Doesn’t really matter….just makes us all smile….cuz we knew she meant house. We spoke of you today when we talked on the phone …how much happiness your posts bring, and what a blessing it is to see your growth in the Lord and wisdom at a young age. Praise to God…expecting many blessings with our children!
Love and blessings on your Christmas…we are busy baking, wrapping gifts, and looking forward to times with extended family…..yes, and especially ALL my boys and my daughter in laws. At one point we will ALL be together…planning to take a picture then Jenny
YEA!! I am like you in that I have taken lessons as a child but never looked to “get to any level” in playing but I do LOVE to play and the Lord has recently increased my skill (I asked Him if He could help me to write beautiful music for HIM and…He did :)) I have only played a few times for worship (among maybe 20-30 women) but usually it is just me and the Lord and I play for Him and to Him and I can just get lost in worship. I am sure I am not a “good player” by any standard but I know it sounds beautiful to the only One it matters to.
Oh, and I am so glad you are back! I so enjoy your blog probably more than you could imagine.
Have a blessed Christmas!
~Amy
What a wonderful gift! I can just imagine the singing and dancing that will accompany your music. Merry, merry Christmas.
You and your family will enjoy that gift for a very long time. I loved the year book story.
Yay! So happy for you, Shanda!Happy Christmas to you all…Dawn xo
What a wonderful gift — this one will last for many years! I’m just catching up, and love the post about Grace and her Christmas dress — I know she loves the dress, and she looks so grown up wearing it! Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos with all of us! Merry Christmas!
I can see the joy in your face. I am so happy for you. How nice it was to go down memory lane. Thanks for sharing the yearbook story. Isn’t it neat how our lives turn out? Merry Christmas friend!-Tara
How exciting!!!! :o) You look so happy!!! How fun! What a special gift!
Woohooo! 😀 What a great gift. I know you will enjoy it for years to come. How sweet to find your old yearbooks and find your hubby’s words. Enjoy your piano.Merry Christmas
Such a beautiful picture!!! You look so happy. Have fun with your gorgeous family this Christmas!
I laughed at broncomom’s comment too! The piano looks just lovely with you at the keys! Wish I could hear you play ~