This will probably be one of my shortest blog posts to-date as I honestly don't have a lot to report. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing efforts and recommendations given by the United States and the State of Utah, the Choir did not meet Thursday night for rehearsal. Nor did it meet in the Tabernacle this morning to do the traditional Music & the Spoken Word broadcast, either. Instead, at 9:30 this morning, I tuned into WATCH the broadcast (a rerun was being shown). I savored the music and the very timely spoken word, and also enjoyed being able to see my fellow choir brothers and sisters--if not in person, than on the screen :). In fact I texted my carpool group during that time saying it was good to see them on the broadcast!
What's strange is that it seems like a LONG time since I've been to choir, when in reality, it's only been a week. But not just any week. A week of time being slowed way down (seemingly) and one in which it's felt like a whole month has passed!
The Choir's Facebook group was alive and well with choir members posting their thoughts about the pandemic and how it's affecting us. President Jarrett suggested we send out words of hope and encouragement and link to choir music to help spread that message of hope. I was grateful for that suggestion. As choir members, we are, after all, musical missionaries, and there are a lot of people out there who could use the hope and inspiration that our music provides.
As for this coming week, it'll be more of the same. More empty [choir] chairs and more empty [Tabernacle benches]. And for anyone that might have missed it, the music that will be provided at the upcoming Conference in April will be pre-recorded (we recorded the music awhile ago as a contingency plan).
That's it. Stay safe and be extra loving and kind. Everyone could use a extra dosage of kindness as we move forward in these trying times.
Until next time, God be with you.
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