Seriously, Is There Anything You Can't Do!?

For the past several months, you've been working diligently at mastering the art of the violin. Yes, of course there were notes off key and scratches that sounded like a cat dying of leukemia. And yes, there were moments of frustration and disillusionment. 

However, you didn't give up. And by the end of the semester you were the best in your class. 

I remember something you told me that beautifully sums up the depth of your character. You said, "Daddy, can you believe it... there are some people who just pretend like they are are playing but they really aren't. They are afraid they will make a mistake!?" 

You were so upset about this. 

And it reminded me of when I was in 7th grade and I played in the clarinet 1 Christmas concert. I only knew how to hit 1 note! So for the rest of the concert I just pretended to play along, while everyone else carried the weight of the sound. 

I was too afraid. 

But not you.