This little one...four years ago she became my first violin student. At times I wondered if she would be my last too. It wasn't easy. I felt far from qualified to fill the position as her teacher, and she felt far from willing to rise to the challenge of learning the instrument. It was hard. We both wanted to give up, but we kept going through tears and smiles. Four years later she's still playing, and I'm still teaching (now to 7 other students). While I am no longer her violin teacher she will always have a special place in my heart. She has been the subject of countless prayers, not just for playing the violin, but for becoming all that God wants her to be. Today on her 13th birthday, this is what I want to say......
Dearest A---, I’ll never forget the day your dad came up to me in the ---- chapel and asked if I would teach you violin. I felt far from qualified for the job, but he was persistent. Thus began our journey together, you learning the violin, me learning to teach. It was a process. We both definitely had our challenges, we both wanted to give up at times, but we didn’t! Four years later I sit back and rejoice in the progress you have made and woman you are becoming. Even though those weekly lessons were far from easy, I wouldn’t trade that time with you. You were my first violin student, my special little friend. Now you are entering a new phase of life. You’re growing up. There will be new challenges to face. Things won’t be easy, but as you have done with the violin, keep pressing forward. Never let the difficulties overcome you. With the strength of Jesus you can conquer every trial and master every challenge. God has a special place for you in His service. He has given you many talents and gifts. Use them to honor Him and you will be blessed. Always remember that you are of infinite value. Have a very happy birthday and a wonderful new year!
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