Blessing, Sorry you had a rough day B2y, I know its hard sometimes to accept limits but in your case i think I would think of all those years you were able to play think about how much joy you brought to others by playing.

The poem was beautiful

B2Y,

I'm so sorry you had a bad day. Sometimes we need to cry and that's ok and it is also healthy to get it out of your system.

Many years ago, I went to a wonderful psychologist with my son when he was having problems. I could not stop crying about my son and when I told the psychologist that it was scaring me, he said cry all you want, get it out and it will help you. It does help to have a good long cry sometimes.

Take care.

Hugs,
Becky

Sorry you had a rough day! EVeryone has had such wonderful things to say that all I have is

What a wonderful poem! And so true!

Glad you were able to be lifted by people's posts -- truly sorry I wasn't around to help.

Keep your chin up, B2Y. Like Yabbit, said, just cuz you're taking a break, doesn't mean you're finished at the organ. What a wonderful contribution you've made to the people in your church. I'll bet they'll be clamoring for your quick return!!!

thank you B2U - I love the poem! How are you doing tonight? Better I hope.

B2Y, sending hugs your way .

I remember when my Mom had to give up either the piano or organ. I say either because my Dad was a preacher and sometimes the church that he was in had an organist or pianist and my Mom did the other. So about 5 years ago she had to give it up due to severe back problems. She now lives in a wonderful retirement community, not a nursing home-they all have their onw apartments. Anyway they have a baby grand piano where they have their devotionals. The first day Mom sat at that bench even people from the kitchen came out to listen. She definetely ins't what she used to be, probably one half, but to those people she is a master. Volunteering at a nursing home might be something you could do. they truly appreciate anything someone can come in and do.

So true, Doydie, about the nursing home. Nice that your Mom can still play.

When Mom was in an assisted care facility, I'd play the old tunes on the piano and those nice old ladies would sing along. Amazing how they can remember tunes and lyrics, even they have lost other abilities. They absolutely thought I was wonderful! A real ego-booster. Heck, I'd swagger outta there like I was Liberache!

My birthday is the same day as Liberace...two peas in a pod.

Yeahbut, I was doing FINE by the time you posted, because I'd already been asleep for about an hour! zzzzzzzzzz

I think I just have to go through the process. A "small" loss (compared to a death in the family or what have you) is a loss nevertheless, and I just want to find a healthy balance. I can't pretend it's no big deal, but I can't let it swallow me up, either.

So many good suggestions from you folks, and words of support. I really appreciate it. They say when God closes a door, He opens a window. Maybe I'll have to write a poem about THAT!

B2y, I totally understand.

sometimes I just have to SEE a piano, and it almost makes me cry.

I stopped playing in 2002.

because I could no longer control my fingers sufficiently to do justice to Chopin and Beethoven...

I'm just glad your hubby was there to rub your back and console your heart, that's a blessing.