Apparently I shook things up a bit in my hodge-podge post.
I have made the decision, along with my husband and family.
It appears that now is not the time to pursue this dream.
I have long hoped that my music education and vocal training would someday pay off as a stable and long-term career.
Since Chris and I started dating, he has known that someday I wanted to sing professionally for the military ensemble. We've talked about it several times at various points in our relationship.
There is a soprano position open right now. I would have to audition. If I were chosen, I would also have to make a 3-year commitment of enlistment. But my job would be singing in choir. Sounds like a honey of a deal, for someone.
It has been such a pleasure and a blessing to be at home with my children. I want to soak it in as long as I can. They are only babies for so long you know. But someday, if I were wishing on a star - I would love to get to sing in a professional choir or at least be employed in the field of music.
I'd even do backup vocals for Willie Nelson... someday. hehehe
But for now, it's the stuff of dreams to get to see my babies develop into such wonderful people. Being able to be here with them takes the sting out of stepping on a lego flag or barbie high heel barefoot, I think being away from them would hurt a lot worse.
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Still, it wouldn't hurt a thing to send in a demo...
You will never regret choosing your children over a career....You are such a great mom. I love to watch you when you are with both of them and I can tell they love and adore their mom..The Lord will bless you and give you another opportunity to fulfill your dream. After all, He was the one that placed that dream there to begin with. All in His time. Love you
Well, I have no doubt in my mind they would choose you. And no doubt you could be a gi jane, but I would definitely miss you! Still, it is a fine dream. a real fine dream. God will open the door when it's the right time.
Ya, Demo.
At the Christmas symphony I thought of you. They brought in a lady who sang beautifully. She has been on broadway, has a c.d. and has been involved with a host of other things.
I couldn't help but think that she was not a better singer than my good friend A. I know that you can do anything you set your heart to do. If that's taking care of those sweet babies for now, I know that you will be grand at that as well.
After talking to you the other night, I started thinking about it more and thought the same thing. Maybe it'd be better to do something like this later in life. Is there an age limit on the military choir? You know what's funny? I don't think I've heard you sing since HS.
I love you and think this decision is best for now because believe me when I tell you that those babies will be grown up much too quickly. Enjoy them while it's possible and you'll never regret doing so. God has something better for you and you just listen for His voice.
Love you.
as someone who is nearing the finish line so to speak with my kids. i know you will always be a mom and your kids will always be your babies but there comes a time when they grow up and leave home and you don't get to see them or be a part of their lives everyday. so take this time and enjoy your kids. they grow up so fast. God will honor those dreams and His plan is so much better than anything we can imagine. i am so proud of you my friend.
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