Seeing that I was surely headed down the wrong path in sixth grade, my mom made the very wise decision to transfer me to a small, private school, Seattle Christian, for seventh grade on. That was one of the best things that my mom has ever done for me. It was a huge financial sacrifice, but the investment in my life was priceless.
It was there I had my first experience with singing in a choir and small group setting. That, combined with the continuation of voice lessons, helped me grow as an aspiring singer.
Still having my sights set on Sandi, during my eighth grade year I had finally reached, what I thought to be, the pinnacle of church special music: The Christmas Program. Our church asked me to sing the big climactic song for that huge night: "Bethlehem Morning," by Sandi Patti.
I had arrived. So I thought.
The concept of wearing masks was not yet understandable to me at the time, like it is to me now as I look back at this point in my life. I had mastered the art of being a certain Sharon for certain people. My life was compartmentalized. I didn't feel the need for Christ to permeate my entire being. I gave Him my singing, or at least I thought I did by singing songs about Him, while virtually everything else belonged to me.
And so it continued through middle school and on into my Freshman and most of my Sophomore year in high school. I continued to sing wherever and whenever I could, happily giving God praise in song, while unknowingly withholding all other aspects of my life from Him.
My stereo continued to whisper to me: Milli Vanilli, Jodi Watley, Paula Abdul, Vanilla Ice, Chicago, Richard Marx, Nu Shooz. Oh, yes, and MC Hammer. You know you loved him, too, admit it.
It hadn't yet dawned on me that perhaps God hadn't given me a singing voice for my own glory.
Then, I had a bad break-up with a boyfriend, and the rest of my life changed forever.....
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Music: part 3
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Aw I finished up my last comment just in time to catch this new post! I was eager to hear this part of your "music" series. This part is so interesting to me perhaps because I can relate to it most! While I was growing up I had Christ by my side but since no one else in my life lived out their faith especially at home it was easy for me to not be fully dedicated. I was however very very commited to prayer! I gave that part of my life to him always praying and speaking to Christ. But that was all I gave him... So whats up with the boyfriend thing? What a cliff hanger! Don't wait to long to fill us all in on the rest of the story!
I know, seriously....I can't wait for many days with a boyfriend break up out there.
Write soon!
I'm assuming you couldn't go out and buy secular music...and aren't you glad:) Whatever would you've done with a Milli Vanilli album?
Note: It was either that or an "ice,ice baby" reference.
Can't wait to read the rest.
Judging from the time line you've given ... I think I see a new romance in your future???
Who could it be????????
P.S. I have the Milli Vanilli album! On cassette, of course!
I think Darren may have MC Hammer somewhere, I will have to ask.
That is when Darren's parents moved him to a Christian school also....seems to me those JH years are SO important in making us who we are. You just aren't thinking, at that age, how something could effect your life.
Can't wait to hear more!!!
Update please! I can't stand it.
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