This time my Vintage Thingie is my grandparent's piano. Grandma passed away last summer, so the piano has extra value to me. She gave me lessons when I was in middle school on this piano. The lessons didn't last very long...probably had something to do with my impatience for practicing!! "You mean I can't play a Mozart Symphony on my first day?! No thanks!" I never was the most patient child...or adult for that matter! HA! :) Since acquiring the piano, I have started a book to learn how to play. It's funny because I thought I had long since forgotten the lessons Grandma taught me, but when I sit down and perch my fingers over the keys, I can hear her voice in my ear as if she's still standing behind me, giving loving instructions. I'm so blessed to have her piano in my home, and I'm so blessed to have had her for a Grandma!!
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The recesses of your mind are an incredible thing. Take the head, add the heart and voila!
Merry Christmas!
There is nothing more loving than a grandmother..nor is there anything softer than a grandmothers lap. When I was small,either mama or my grandmother was always there to pick me up and guide me. And though they're both gone..I too can feel their whispers telling me the path to choose..and the way to be. I'm so happy for you that you have her piano and I hope you learn to play..
Happy VTT..have a most wonderful weekend.
I just love your grandma's old piano! What sweet memories you have about her. Are your kids taking lessons?
I almost posted my old piano today but I didn't have time to take some pictures of it. Maybe next week?
Merry Christmas!
Angela
That's a wonderful vintage item to post about. I'm sure your Grandma would be so pleased to know that you are taking some lessons and putting her old piano to good use.
Jane
What a great thing to have and what wonderful memories to keep.
What a special teasure to have.
So now you must make sure your children learn to play, the younger the better & easier!
oh what a treasure to own..good luck with lessons second time round :)
OK - - - I'm at SCHOOL reading these, and now I'm cryin'!
Great post little girlie!
Your grandmother has not only left you a piano, she has given you a legacy. Happy Holidays!
Living it up at Lakewood,
Cindy
What a sweet tribute to your grandmother, and sharing with us your great treasure from her.
Wonderful family heirloom...your grandmother would be proud to know her piano has inspired you to try playing again.
What a wonderful family heirloom, and I bet your Grandma is smiling down on you! She must be very happy that you have her old piano and want to learn to play it. Grandmas are such special people, aren't they? I still miss my Grandma every day, and I lost her in '91. And I'm so happy to have alot of the things that she touched surrounding me!
Merry Christmas and Happy VTT!
Carol
My grandmother was very special to me as well. It is truly wonderful that you have her old piano and such special memories of your time together.
Cheers,
Jo
I used to bang on my grandmothers paino as a child and always wanted to learn! THat is awesome! Sadly when my grandfather died and she moved here she sold it i was told =(
What a special thing to have to remember your grandmother by...and what sweet memories...love this..Have a great VTT!
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