There are several things I could talk about this week related to Choir, including our upcoming concert on Friday and Saturday. But the one thing that touched me the most, happened on Thursday night near the end of our rehearsal.
Usually during rehearsals, around 8:40p or so, Mack turns to the audience and greets them--thanking them for coming, inviting them to Music & the Spoken Word on Sunday, and introducing any special guests in attendance. As this routine played out Thursday night, one of the guests introduced was a young man named Mark. Apparently Mark is a long time fan of the choir, and takes every opportunity he can to see them on TV, listen to them on the radio, or come watch them in person. As Mark stood while he was introduced, it was clear that he was very happy to be there. And his parents, sitting on either side of him, were all smiles as well.
The "make-your-heart-happy" experience doesn't end there, though.
A little bit later, when Ryan Murphy took over conducting us, Mack went down to the audience seats to observe as he normally does. But then a short time later, he got up, and walked down the aisle to where Mark was sitting. When he reached Mark's row, he extended his hand to Mark and (presumably) thanked him for coming. I'm not sure all of the words that were exchanged, but I could imagine how happy this young man was for the director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to take a few minutes to acknowledge him.
A small experience, yes. A significant one? Indeed.
It reminded me of when the Savior, on many occasions, administered to "the one." There were times he addressed large groups, to teach them, and express His love to them. But there were plenty of times that He took the opportunity to reach out personally to the individual. He knew each of them. He loved each one of them. And He loves each one of us, too.
Until next time, God be with you.
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