Its really amazing how things come about. I'm not one to sing in public but last night I sang at a memorial for a young women in my Sunday school class and her friend. They were killed in a car accident on Sunday. Interestingly enough, a year ago I was asked to sing a song for the stake Relief Society as part of the presentation they give at ward conferences. There are 9 units in our stake and I sang the song 'Whole Again' by Sally Deford at every units Relief Society but one. Needless to say, I wouldn't say I got really good at it . I just learned how to control my emotions when I sing and focus on the dynamics. I have noticed a difference in my voice. I still wouldn't call myself a great singer. Back to the story. The year ended and I thought I would retire. Well, last week I was asked to sing it in our Sacrament Meeting. Little more nerve racking but from the compliments I received I guess it was all right. As I said the accident happened Sunday afternoon. Within the next day I had a feeling I would sing at the funeral. I dismissed that thought right away. There was no way I could do that. Then I recieved a phone call that I might be asked to sing the song 'Whole Again'. Apparently, the father of the young women was very moved by it when I sang it in Sacrament Meeting. It was but minutes later Dan called me. He seemed emotional. Concerned, I asked what was the matter. The father had called him and asked if I would sing the song for the memorial service. His wife had not heard it since she was not there that Sunday, but he thought it expressed alot of how they were feeling. Wow! At that point I felt very overwhelmed and humbled. Yes, was the only thing I could say. It seemed my mind was opened at that point, to the fact that I had prepared for a year for this moment. The Lord's hand was in this situation. Dan gave me a blessing before we left for the memorial. I was nervous but yet at the same time very calm. All I wanted to do was serve the family in the best way I could with the opportunity I had been given. Not only did I sing a solo but I also sang a duet 'If the Savior Stood Beside Me', with Brother Hall, and played the prelude music for the last half of an hour before the memorial started. The duet was first. I was shaking as I began the song. Brother Hall gave helped me out of it and it ended up being great. When it came time to sing the solo my heart was about to leap out of me. I kept thinking of the blessing I had received. I looked out at the huge crowd. Hundreds of people. I placed my music on the pulpit. I waited. Couple of deep breaths, a plea for assistance. Right then the music caught some air and I had to hold it down. At that moment I knew I was not alone in this. Dan said I sang more sure, confident and commading than I ever have. It was humbling. I knew as I finished that I, with my help, had accomplished that which was desired. I am just thankful that I was able to serve the family in the capacity I could. I'm grateful for those who felt the spirit of the moment and the song. It was an experience I will forever be grateful for and I know that the Lord is mindful of all things and that he sees yesterday, today, and forever. I know the Lord prepares a way for us to accomplish that which we are given.