I just got this and loved it. Hope you guys do too.<P>Lori<P>The Piano Lesson<P> Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her small son to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her.<P> Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE."<P>When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to<BR>her seat and discovered that her son was missing.<P> Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her son sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."<P> At that moment the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano,<BR>and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing."<P> Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obligatio.<P> Together, the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was mesmerized.<P> That's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. <BR>We try our best, but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music. But with the hand of the Master, our life's work truly can be beautiful.<P> Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Feel his loving arms around you. Know that His strong hands are playing the concerto of your life.<P> Remember, God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. And He'll always be<BR>there to love and guide you on to great things.<P> --Author Unknown<BR>

I loved it. <P>Jim

WOW how beautiful......Nancy

Thanks I really enjoyed it <P>------------------<BR>di<P>

Lori<P>I'm sure that would have touched everyone in the audience! What a great story<P>Fairenough

Thanx for that...

Lori,<P>Beautiful! I have never seent his before. Where did you get it?<P>Desiree<P>------------------<BR>"Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things in which smiles and kindnesses and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort."<P>Sir Humphry Davy<BR>

Cut, Copy, paste, email.<P>Thats what I do with all of these incredible writings.<P>Bill<P>------------------<BR>BB<BR>

Glad you guys like it too.<P>RMA - a friend sent it via e-mail today. Made me take one of those "deep breath sighs", know what I mean?<P>Lori

What a wonderful lesson to sleep on!! Thank you.

Thank You. A truly wonderful story.

Thanks lostva, I really enjoyed reading it, and I'm saving it.<P>Kat

Thanks Lori, sniff sniff FRANK

Beautifully uplifting.