Voice of an Angel!

Today I sang "O Holy Night" in Sacrament Meeting. Joslyn, our ward music director, had asked me months ago to sing.  I wanted something that would challenge me and take me out of my comfort zone. I love this song but, am also intimidated by it. So, I decided it was the right one.

I love to sing and take it seriously! So, I practiced at this and it was very important to do this song justice. A few weeks before I was to sing this, I came down with a cold. I didn't think much of it. I figured it'd be fine enough by the time I sang. I don't know if I just never recovered or I caught something else because I've felt terrible the last few days and my throat and lungs have been hurting so much! I didn't see how I would be able to sing! The most import note/phrase in the whole song, at the end (oh holy night) was killing me! I was hitting it but sounded like someone was punching me in the gut. Then, I couldn't hold it the entire time I needed to. I was so frustrated and scared. I nearly decided to not sing several times. However, I was given some tips from friend's that suggested a specific tea to drink, lemon juice, salt water, etc. I did the tea on Saturday night, Sunday morning, and right before I left for church. Then, I did lemon juice but, unfortunately, right after I brushed my teeth. That tastes like vomit, FYI. So, off I went to church. We only went through my song once, as I really wanted to save my voice. Then, until the time I sang, and even as I sang, I prayed many prayers. I know others must have been praying too! It came time to sing. I stood there and strangely, I felt calm and relaxed. I sang and sang and sang. The time came for "THE NOTE" and I hit it but, this time it was effortless, clear, and I held the note as long as I needed to, with breath to spare. In fact, that's the longest I've held a note and held it that strong in many, many years! I finished the song and felt SO GOOD about it! I instantly started to thank my Heavenly Father for helping me! Now the reason I titled this post the way I did is because I honestly feel like my voice was not necessarily my own today. I know Heavenly Father had to have blessed me with the voice of angels to accomplish what I did today!

Today may not have seemed much or extraordinary to many people. To me it was a HUGE miracle and a definite testimony that my Heavenly Father hears me, knows me, and answers my prayers!