Three of the four members of our quartet are reaching the mid 70’s in age. Other than some minor voice adjustments, we seem fine–that is until yesterday. Our organizer and tech person who puts the sound together as we set up each time for events, wasn’t there when two of us arrived. We know how to assemble the big parts, speakers, etc., but the sound board and all that is connected to it is done by this absent one. When he arrived 30 mins late, nothing is said, he just comes in and starts to put this together. With this, we were unable to warm up or sound test. This man’s wife had already told me upon their arrival that he had taken a nap and overslept. Inside I was chuckling as we have been friends for most of our lives. In my emotions I was very uptight. I really need the warm-up to let my spirit get aligned with God’s Spirit so I can truly worship as I sing.

The warm-up and sound adjustments had to be done in front of the audience while we began for we were now into start time. They were very friendly and didn’t even seem to care. Well, this morning we are singing again at church. I’m sure we will all be there on time and God will be glorified once again. These little reminders of growing old are not kind!