"Thank you for singing so courageously!"

Early this morning, I awoke to the tune "Worn Out." I had set the alarm so that I could attend the 7am church service. There are not many people out and about in the darkness of the early morning. I can sit and ponder my own thoughts or sit in peace without any thoughts at all. The service is familiar and includes much singing. We began by singing, "All Creatures of our God and King!" I must say that so early in the morning my voice is raspy, probably too much sleeping. But about halfway through the service, my voice came into its own. I was gathering my things to leave when the woman behind me asked how my parents are doing. It seems that she used to sit behind them in church. Shortly after, the presider came and shook her hand and then shook my hand and said, "I just want to thank you for singing so courageously!" It warmed my heart. Perhaps the raspiness of my voice was offset by my enthusiasm and love of music!