I have a neat story about a blessing that God sent our way. A year ago in Johanna’s first grade at home we used the orchestra story of Peter and the Wolf as part of our music appreciation lessons. She learned the names of the orchestra instruments and enjoyed listening to the CD. Michaela and Benjamin also listened in and always enjoyed the story.
About a month ago I saw that the Missouri Symphony (here in town) was going to be performing Peter and the Wolf. I immediately thought of Johanna and wanted to take advantage of this opportunity and take her on a date. I went back and forth trying to decide because I had just purchased most of our curriculum for the next school year and was trying to watch the budget. After several days I decided to try and forget about it and threw away the information on the concert.
Well this last Friday I got a phone call out of the blue. It was from a lady at church that I had only recently met and briefly spoken with. She said she had tried to think of someone at church that had kids (I guess we’re known for that!), that she had four tickets to Peter and the Wolf on Sunday, and wondered if we would like to have them! Wow! Despite our normally busy schedule, we did indeed have yesterday afternoon free and the tickets would make a perfect date for J, M, B, and myself. (I did invite Elijah along as well, but he opted to stay home with Daddy and Ami). I told her our little “history” with Peter and the Wolf and my dilemma and she was so pleased to share these tickets with us. We were both blessed!
So yesterday afternoon the four of us enjoyed free ice-cream on the rooftop of the theatre (special event because of the family nature of the program), a wonderful performance of Peter and the Wolf by the orchestra and ballet that acted out the story, and other musical pieces. We all thoroughly enjoyed the kid-friendly performance. I know this is just a small thing, but in my eyes it’s a beautiful example of how much our God cares for us. He wants to bless us with small surprises, especially when we’re least expecting it. He knows the desires of our hearts and gives us more than we ask, even when we don’t ask. Thank you Father and thank you to the thoughtful and generous couple in our church family!
Here’s a fun picture from the other day. I’m not sure if Elijah and Johanna were playing Ninja guys or what. They had their animals decked out, too. They each had walkie-talkies and were playing like best of friends.
